Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps

A U.S. district judge denied xAI’s request for a temporary restraining order against Minnesota’s ban on apps that create non-consensual sexualized images. The judge cited xAI’s delayed filing, saying the company waited nearly three months after the law was signed and only days before it took effect. The broader lawsuit will continue while the nudify app ban remains in force.

The ruling signals courts may be reluctant to halt AI safety laws on emergency grounds when challengers delay action. Minnesota’s law could become a model for other states seeking to curb deepfake abuse, even as AI companies argue such bans may be overbroad and restrict lawful expression.