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X (Formerly Twitter) Faces French Investigation Over Algorithms and AI Chatbot

Published: 2026/02/03 ⁣12:03:57

Paris, France – French authorities have escalated their investigation into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, with a recent raid‍ of ⁣the company’s offices and a summons for Musk⁣ himself⁣ to appear before prosecutors in April. the ⁤investigation, initially focused on potential algorithmic manipulation and data extraction, has broadened to include concerns surrounding X’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, and allegations of illegal content dissemination.

Initial Investigation: Algorithmic Concerns and Data⁤ Extraction

The investigation began approximately one year ago, triggered by ‍a complaint from a French lawmaker⁣ who alleged that biased algorithms on X were distorting the operation of automated ⁢data ⁣processing systems‍ .Specifically, concerns were raised about the potential for these algorithms to unfairly influence the details users encounter on the platform. The probe also examined potential fraudulent data extraction practices by X or its⁣ executives.

Expansion⁣ of the Investigation:‍ Grok and Illegal Content

The scope of the investigation significantly expanded⁤ following concerns raised about⁢ the performance of Grok, X’s⁢ AI ‍chatbot. Prosecutors are now investigating ⁣allegations of complicity in the ‍dissemination of child pornography and