Minnesota officials can fine technology companies that enable creation of AI-generated nude images of real people in violation of a new state law, after a federal judge declined to put it on hold as a lawsuit proceeds. The ruling by Judge Donovan Frank goes against Elon Musk's AI company xAI, which sued in July claiming Minnesota was infringing on free speech. The case itself is still pending, but the decision permits state regulators to impose fines of $500,000 per violation in the meantime. Meanwhile, xAI is being sued by a "Jane Doe" in Arkansas, alleging that Musk's AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images.

Affordable Art Fair through Sunday, September 16-20 Affordable Art Fair New York Fall returns to the Starrett Lehigh Building in Chelsea. The Fall 2026 edition features presentations by over 90 local, national, and international galleries and will host some can’t-miss programming. Dedicated to presenting affordable art that everyone can discover and collect, Affordable Art Fair NYC is excited to showcase a collection of works priced under $1,000. The Wonder...