Judge Allows Minnesota's Nudification Ban to Stand as xAI Challenge Proceeds

Federal Judge Donovan Frank denied Elon Musk's xAI bid for a preliminary injunction to stop Minnesota's new nudification ban, ruling xAI failed to prove irreparable harm, so the law remains in effect while the lawsuit continues. The statute imposes up to $500,000 penalties for unlawful nudification of images, and future court hearings will decide whether the first-of-its-kind law violates free speech or other rights, with potential broader implications beyond Minnesota.