Federal judge again rules against Musk's xAI, allowing Minnesota 'nudification' ban to continue

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1. 9d ago

   Federal judge rejects xAI bid to block Minnesota deepfake ban

   A federal judge denied a request from Elon Musk's xAI to block Minnesota's law banning AI-generated nudification. The court ruled that the state can continue enforcing the anti-nudification app law while the legal case proceeds. This decision maintains the current prohibition on software used to create non-consensual deepfake imagery within the state.

   Why it matters

   The dispute centers on the legality of state-level restrictions on AI tools that create sexually explicit content. xAI challenged the ban as part of a broader legal battle over AI regulation. The ruling ensures the law remains active during the litigation process.

   What is confirmed

   • A federal judge denied xAI's attempt to block Minnesota's AI nudification ban.
   • Minnesota will continue to enforce its anti-nudification app law as the case proceeds.
   • The legal challenge was brought by Elon Musk's AI company.

   What to watch next

   • Further court rulings as the legal case proceeds
   • Potential appeals by xAI against the judge's decision
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. Reuters — Musk’s xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota's AI ‘nudification’ ban
   2. Politico — Judge rejects Musk-owned SpaceXAI’s bid to block deepfake ban
   3. MPR News — Judge lets Minnesota enforce anti-nudification app law over xAI objection as case proceeds
   4. Star Tribune — Judge keeps Minnesota ‘nudification’ law in effect over challenge from Elon Musk’s AI company
   5. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS — Federal judge again rules against Musk's xAI, allowing Minnesota 'nudification' ban to continue
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