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MINNESOTA BANS AI-GENERATED NUDES WITH $500K FINES

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FRI, MAY 1, 2026

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Minnesota has passed legislation prohibiting the creation and distribution of fake AI-generated nude images without consent. App developers face penalties up to $500,000 for violations.

The law targets non-consensual intimate imagery created using artificial intelligence, addressing growing concerns over deepfake pornography and image-based abuse. Violators face civil penalties of up to $500,000 per infraction. The legislation applies to individuals who create fake nudes of real people without permission, as well as developers and distributors of tools designed for this purpose. Minnesota joins a growing number of states implementing restrictions on synthetic sexual content. The ban reflects increasing legal pressure on AI developers to prevent misuse of their technology. Lawmakers cited evidence of AI nudification apps being weaponized for harassment and exploitation. The legislation aims to protect individuals from having their likenesses used in fake intimate content. The measure aligns with broader efforts across U.S. states to criminalize non-consensual deepfake pornography and synthetic imagery used for abuse.

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