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Elon Musk's AI company is suing to block a new Minnesota law against certain AI apps

NPR | By Dana Ferguson
Published July 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT

Minnesota has a new law taking effect Saturday to ban AI apps that allow for "nudification." Elon Musk's AI company is suing to block it, saying it violates free speech, noting that it can be used for satire of prominent people.

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