Judge Denies xAI’s Request to Block Minnesota Ban on ‘Nudify’ Apps

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

Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.

Judge refuses xAI's request to stop a Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps

xAI filed a lawsuit a few days ago to prevent Minnesota's law banning 'nudify' apps from taking effect.

Expanded criminal penalties, anti-grooming statute, and fraud prevention among new laws taking effect Aug. 1

Share This StoryA slate of new Minnesota state laws are taking effect today that will strengthen the state’s ability to stop fraud, increase several criminal penalties, and criminalize grooming. The new laws were passed during the Minnesota Legislature’s 2026 legislative session. Among the new anti-fraud laws is a statute allowing state government agencies to suspend payments to vendors if there is a credible allegation of fraud. Previously, sta…