Minnesota's deepfake nude app ban takes effect despite xAI lawsuit

A new law in Minnesota, US, banning apps that 'nudify' photos, took effect on August 1, despite a lawsuit from xAI. A federal judge denied xAI's request for a temporary block, noting they waited nearly three months after the law was signed to sue, just three days before it took effect. The judge said this delay shows the harm isn't urgent. This is the first law of its kind in the US, aiming to stop non-consensual sexualized images. xAI argues it's too broad, but the judge thinks the law's purpose is valid. Earlier, X users used Grok to make many inappropriate images, which led to investigations. The lawsuit continues, but the law is now in effect.