XAI Can't Unmask Jane Does In Deepfake Suit, Judge Says…

A California federal judge has ruled that a group of women suing xAI Corp. regarding the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfakes may continue their litigation under pseudonyms. The court determined that the plaintiffs' concerns regarding potential harm and retaliation if their identities were revealed were reasonable.

What happened

The litigation centers on allegations that xAI Corp.'s Grok AI generated deepfake imagery depicting the plaintiffs in sexual situations. The plaintiffs sought to protect their privacy by filing the lawsuit as Jane Does, a move the defendant challenged. On July 30, 2026, the federal judge denied the motion to unmask the plaintiffs, allowing the case to proceed while keeping their real names out of the public record. The court's decision emphasizes the perceived risk of ongoing harm and the potential for further victimization should the women be forced to disclose their identities in the context of the deepfake allegations.