A federal judge has rejected xAI’s request to block Minnesota’s ban on “nudify” applications that create non-consensual intimate images. The ruling allows the state’s legislation to proceed as scheduled. xAI, which operates Grok, argued the ban violated free speech rights, but the court sided with Minnesota’s effort to protect residents from image-based sexual abuse. The state’s law prohibits distributing intimate images without consent, addressing a growing concern across North America. For Indian consumers and tech users, this sets a precedent for stricter regulations on deepfake and image manipulation tools. India, which lacks comprehensive laws against non-consensual intimate imagery, may use Minnesota’s approach as a template for future legislation protecting citizens from similar abuse and exploitation.