Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over nation’s first AI ‘nudification’ law
Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company this week filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota‘s new law banning “nudification” technology, arguing it violates the First Amendment right to free speech.The lawsuit from xAI comes after Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) signed legislation into law that takes effect Saturday, banning apps and websites that can create fake, sexualized pictures of people without consent. In response, the technology company sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, asserting that the “clumsy” law is overly broad and restricts the right to free speech guaranteed under the Constitution.
- ▪Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company this week filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota‘s new law banning “nudification” technology, arguing it violates the First Amendment right to free speech.The lawsuit from xAI comes after Gov.
- ▪Tim Walz (D-MN) signed legislation into law that takes effect Saturday, banning apps and websites that can create fake, sexualized pictures of people without consent.
- ▪In response, the technology company sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, asserting that the “clumsy” law is overly broad and restricts the right to free speech guaranteed under the Constitution.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Elon Musk’s xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification’ technology — The Guardian — World
- ▪ xAI Sues Minnesota Over Imminent Law Banning ‘Nudify’ Apps — PCMag
- ▪ Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning nudify apps — TechSpot
- ▪ xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law banning 'nudify' apps — Engadget
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Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence company this week filed a lawsuit challenging Minnesota‘s new law banning “nudification” technology, arguing it violates the First Amendment right to free speech.The lawsuit from xAI comes after Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) signed legislation into law that takes effect Saturday, banning apps and websites that can create fake, sexualized pictures of people without consent. In response, the technology company sued Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, asserting that the “clumsy” law is overly broad and restricts the right to free speech guaranteed under the Constitution.
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