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France opens criminal probe into X algorithms

Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving Elon Musk's platform X
France Launches Criminal Probe into Elon Musk’s X Over Algorithm Manipulation Allegations
Elon Musk’s X is now facing a criminal investigation in France over serious allegations of algorithm manipulation.
France opens criminal probe into X algorithms under Musk
A French prosecutor has opened a criminal investigation into social platform X and its owner, Elon Musk, on accusations of “creating bias in France’s democratic debate.” The investigation comes after Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company,
France opens criminal investigation into X for alleged algorithmic manipulation
France’s cybercrime unit is probing Elon Musk’s X for algorithm tampering and data fraud, adding to the platform’s growing legal troubles in Europe.
France probes X over algorithm changes enabling ‘foreign interference’
Investigators will be examining actions of the company and its senior managers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
France investigates X over alleged algorithm-driven foreign interference
French authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that social media platform X, formerly Twitter, manipulated its algorithm to
French Probe Intensifies Allegations Against Elon Musk's X
The French investigation into Elon Musk's X platform has escalated, involving police in probing suspected algorithm abuse and data fraud. Paris prosecutors commenced the investigation after complaints of foreign interference.
France opens probe into X for alleged algorithm manipulation
Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed that the investigation was opened on July 9 following complaints filed in January 2025 by a French lawmaker and a senior official from a public institution, according to French media, which cited a statement from the prosecutor's office.
France launches criminal investigation into Musk’s X over algorithm manipulation
PARIS — French prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into X over allegations that the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk manipulated its algorithms for the purposes of “foreign interference.”
Paris police to investigate Elon Musk’s X over data, algorithm abuse
PARIS >> A French probe into Elon Musk’s social media platform X deepened today, when the Paris prosecutor’s office said it had enlisted police to investigate suspected abuse of algorithms and fraudulent data extraction by the company or its executives.
Elon Musk’s X Reportedly Faces Criminal Investigation Over Algorithm Tampering Allegations
French prosecutors on Friday reportedly opened a formal criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over allegations that the company manipulated its algorithms to facilitate foreign interference and illegally extracted user data.
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France is investigating X over foreign interference
French authorities launch a criminal investigation into X over allegations of algorithmic manipulation to facilitate foreign ...
France is investigating X over foreign interference, while an MP also criticizes Grok
France is investigating Elon Musk’s X and a member of parliament, Éric Bothorel, is criticizing Grok's content.