US judge denies xAI bid to block Minnesota nude deepfake law from taking effect
( July 31, 2026, 19:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A federal judge in Minnesota has denied xAI's motion for a temporary restraining order to block the state's law barring nude deepfake images, saying the AI company waited too long to seek the TRO. US District Judge Donovan Frank said he would consider a preliminary injunction instead, setting a hearing date for oral argument Aug. 19.See attached order....
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