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xAI is suing Minnesota over a groundbreaking law banning AI-generated nude images, arguing it’s unconstitutional and overly broad — risking penalties of half a million dollars per violation and chilling protected speech. The company claims the law lacks safeguards for legitimate use, could penalize consent-based content, and misdefines “intimate parts.” Though Minnesota’s law previously survived a similar challenge, this new lawsuit could reshape how states regulate AI. xAI insists it has zero tolerance for child exploitation and non-consensual nudity, already blocking such content globally via geoblocking. This high-stakes legal clash underscores the urgent need to balance AI innovation with ethical safeguards — and could set a national precedent.

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