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Minnesota just became the first state in the nation to ban AI-generated fake nude images—called “nudification” technology—with a law kicking in August 1st. Elon Musk’s xAI tried twice to block it in court, arguing it violates free speech, but a judge shut down both attempts, letting the law stand while legal battles continue. Minnesota insists the law targets only harmful nonconsensual imagery—not free expression—and threatens up to $500K in damages per violation. This bold move sets a major precedent in the national debate over AI ethics, consent, and privacy.

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