x.AI LLC v. Bonta (Appeal)
ACTIVE - Private challenge
Case Details
- Court:
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Docket:
- 26-1591
- Filed:
- March 17, 2026
- Status:
- Appeal pending in Ninth Circuit
- Plaintiff:
- xAI. LLC
- Defendant:
- Rob Bonta (California Attorney General)
- Law Challenged:
- Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency
- Legal Theories:
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- Takings Clause (uncompensated taking of trade secrets)
- First Amendment (compelled speech)
- Due Process (vagueness)
Lower Court Decision
- Court:
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- Docket:
- 2:25-cv-12295
- Judge:
- Jesus G. Bernal
- Decision:
- Preliminary injunction denied; the state may enforce the AI Training Data Transparency Act
- Decision Date:
- March 5, 2026
Summary
xAI, LLC's appeal of a denial of its motion for a preliminary injunction asking to enjoin California's enforcement of the AI Training Data Transparency Act on the basis that it is unconstitutional.Documents
Timeline
Mar 5, 2026
District Court Decision
District court denies preliminary injunction.
Mar 16, 2026
Notice of Appeal Filed
xAI filed notice of appeal to Ninth Circuit.