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Federal judge again rules against Musk’s xAI, allowing Minnesota ‘nudification’ ban to continue
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points A company, xAI, owned by Elon Musk, attempted to stop enforcement of this ban but was denied. A penalty of $500,000 is in place for unlawful access or download of altered images.
A ruling has been made regarding a ban on certain technology. This ban involves altering photos or videos to make someone appear naked. A company, xAI, owned by Elon Musk, attempted to stop enforcement of this ban but was denied. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank, who found that the company had not shown sufficient harm from the ban.
The case is ongoing, with future hearings to determine the law's validity.
A penalty of $500,000 is in place for unlawful access or download of altered images.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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