xAI sues US state over law banning 'nudification' tech
xAI sued Minnesota over the state's law banning 'nudification' technology on websites and apps.
The law, set to take effect Saturday, makes Minnesota the first state to outlaw AI tools that create fake nude images of real people.
xAI's lawsuit argues the law is too broad, banning constitutionally protected content and imposing a $500,000 per violation penalty.
The lawsuit says the law lacks a safe harbor for companies making good-faith efforts to prevent misuse and covers consented images.
The case follows a 2025 court challenge by xAI that Minnesota's law survived, and could set a precedent for state AI regulation.
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