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DOJ Backs xAI in Minnesota AI Lawsuit

8/20/2026

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  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest supporting Elon Musk’s xAI in the Minnesota AI nudification lawsuit.
  • The filing cited President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to challenge state AI regulations.
  • The Justice Department said Minnesota’s definition of protected parts exceeds federal law and threatens security.
  • Attorney General Keith Ellison moved to dismiss the suit, citing Grok’s generation of 3 million sexual images in 11 days.