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Policy·Jul 28·all news from July 28, 2026

Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning

xAI has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to block a state law that prohibits the distribution of nonconsensual, AI-generated sexual imagery. The company argues that the legislation, which is scheduled to take effect this Saturday, violates federal free speech protections. This legal challenge tests the balance between state efforts to curb digital harassment and constitutional rights regarding speech and AI development.

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