Federal Judge Again Rules Against Musk’s xAI, Allowing Minnesota “Nudification” Ban to Continue

A federal judge has again ruled against Elon Musk’s xAI, allowing Minnesota’s ban on AI-generated “nudification” to remain in effect. The law targets tools that create fake nude images of people without their consent, reflecting growing concern over deepfake abuse and digital exploitation. The ruling represents another setback for xAI’s challenge, while the case continues through the courts. Supporters say the ban protects victims, but technology companies warn that broad restrictions could affect legitimate AI applications and free expression too.