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Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps
The Minnesota law prohibiting apps and websites that generate nonconsensual intimate imagery is set to take effect, following a federal judge's refusal to entertain xAI's last-minute injunction request. The judge emphasized that the timing of xAI's legal action suggested no immediate harm, despite the company's claims of First Amendment violations. The law, now the first of its kind in the U.S., imposes significant penalties for violations, raising questions about digital expression and AI accountability.
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Published 1 Aug 2026, 16:25 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Minnesota law bans apps generating nonconsensual intimate imagery.
- The law applies severe fines for violations: $500,000 per incident.
- xAI's lawsuit argued that the law violates free speech rights.
- The case will continue with a hearing set for August 19.
- This law marks a significant development in regulating AI-generated content.
Interesting facts
- The law is the first in the U.S. targeting AI-generated intimate imagery.
- xAI's lawsuit was filed just days before the law's enforcement.
- The judge's ruling indicates a potential precedent for similar laws.