Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI, now owned by SpaceX, has filed a legal challenge against a Minnesota law that would ban so-called 'nudify' apps, according to CNBC.
Key facts
- Elon Musk's xAI is suing the state of Minnesota, according to CNBC.
- The lawsuit challenges a state law that would ban so-called 'nudify' apps.
- xAI is now owned by SpaceX, according to CNBC.
- The case was reported by CNBC on 28 July 2026.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has filed suit against the state of Minnesota over a law that would ban so-called ‘nudify’ apps, according to CNBC.
CNBC reports that xAI is now owned by SpaceX, another company associated with Musk. The legal challenge targets a Minnesota measure aimed at prohibiting the apps in the state.
The specific legal arguments raised in the lawsuit, the status of the case in court, and any response from Minnesota officials were not detailed in the source material available.
Honest Abe News could not independently verify the claims beyond the CNBC report, and further details about the law and the litigation were not available.
Why it matters
The lawsuit brings a major artificial intelligence company into a legal dispute with a state government over how image-generation technology should be regulated. The broader implications remain unclear pending further details about the case.
Frequently asked questions
Who is suing Minnesota?
Elon Musk's xAI, which is now owned by SpaceX, is challenging the law, according to CNBC.
What law is being challenged?
A Minnesota law that would ban so-called 'nudify' apps in the state, according to CNBC.