xAI Corp. v. Bonta

ACTIVE - Private challenge

Case Details

Court:
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket:
2:25-cv-12295
Filed:
December 29, 2025
Status:
Complaint Filed
Plaintiff:
xAI Corp.
Defendant:
Rob Bonta (California Attorney General)
Law Challenged:
California AB 2013 (Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency)
Legal Theories:
  • Takings Clause (uncompensated taking of trade secrets)
  • First Amendment (compelled speech)
  • Due Process (vagueness)

Summary

xAI filed a federal lawsuit challenging California’s AB 2013, which requires AI developers to publicly disclose detailed information about training datasets. The 55-page complaint argues the law unconstitutionally forces disclosure of trade secrets worth billions of dollars and compels speech in violation of the First Amendment.

Documents

Timeline

Dec 29, 2025

Complaint Filed

xAI filed 55-page complaint in Central District of California challenging AB 2013 on constitutional grounds.

Jan 1, 2026

AB 2013 Takes Effect

Law became effective.

Jan 16, 2026

Motion for Preliminary Injunction

xAI files motion for preliminary injunction.