They will have to try and explain that somehow.
This is the first time in history such an explanation that does not include God, that will be believed by the masses, will exist.
Although it’s not addressed at all in Scripture, it does fit in with the deception God sends on the world. So, FWIW, I think that’s the reason they will use.
I also suspect that perhaps they will tie it in with the mark of the beast somehow. Maybe a mark to prove your loyalty to the human race for example.