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Minnesota’s ban on ‘nudification’ tech to take effect over challenge by Elon Musk’s AI company
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the lawsuit and the law are available from the Star Tribune, which has reported on the development.
A new law in Minnesota is set to take effect, despite a challenge from xAI, a company associated with Elon Musk. The law regulates the use of AI to generate nude images, a technology sometimes referred to as 'nudification' tech. The company has filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that the law is overly broad.
This challenge suggests that xAI disagrees with the scope of the regulations. Further details on the lawsuit and the law are available from the Star Tribune, which has reported on the development. The outcome of the challenge is not specified in the available information.
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Category: business Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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