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Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps

A Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps is set to take effect after a judge denied a request to block it.

By · Published August 4, 2026 at 05:52 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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A judge denied xAI's request to temporarily halt Minnesota's ban on "nudify" apps, allowing the law to take effect. The ruling came amid an ongoing lawsuit from xAI, with Minnesota lawmakers defending the legislation.

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A Minnesota law banning AI-powered 'nudify' apps is set to take effect this Saturday. The law will prohibit the use of technology that depicts people nude without their permission. The law is set to take effect after a federal judge denied a request from xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, to temporarily halt the ban. The request was denied after xAI filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota. xAI argued that the ban infringes on free speech and is unconstitutional.

The company sought a restraining order to prevent the law from going into effect while the lawsuit proceeds. The judge's decision means that the law will go into effect as scheduled. The law has drawn support from Minnesota lawmakers, who have defended it as a necessary measure to protect individuals' privacy and prevent non-consensual intimate images. However, the specifics of how the law will be enforced and the penalties for violations have not been detailed in the coverage.

The law's impact on other AI technologies and potential challenges to its constitutionality are also unclear. The judge's ruling has left the future of 'nudify' apps in Minnesota uncertain. xAI's lawsuit against the state is ongoing, and the outcome could have implications for similar laws in other states. The effectiveness of the ban in preventing non-consensual intimate images and the potential for legal challenges remain to be seen.

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What is the Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps?

The Minnesota law bans the use of AI-powered technology that depicts people nude without their permission.

Why did xAI request to block the ban?

xAI requested to block the ban, arguing that it infringes on free speech and is unconstitutional.

What happens next in the legal process?

The lawsuit filed by xAI against the state of Minnesota is ongoing. The outcome of the lawsuit could have implications for similar laws in other states.

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AI regulation Minnesota law xAI Elon Musk nudify apps free speech

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