Paris police, with Europol, raided Elon Musk's social media platform, X, as part of an investigation into its algorithm's content recommendations. The probe expanded to scrutinize X's AI chatbot, Grok. Paris prosecutors summoned Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for April hearings.
The investigation began in January 2025, widening in July after reports of explicit deepfakes and controversial content circulated on X. The platform had dismissed the probe as a "politically-motivated" attack on free speech and denied manipulating its algorithm.
Prosecutors aim to determine if X broke laws involving child exploitation, image rights violations with sexual deepfakes, and fraudulent data extraction. X has yet to respond to the raid, and previous comments described the scrutiny as an assault on free speech.
The algorithm-driven content and the Grok chatbot have drawn intense criticism for generating inappropriate images. Victims and safety advocates have risen against the platform, prompting action against such AI-generated content.
Last month, the European Commission launched an investigation against X’s parent company, xAI, echoing a similar probe by the UK's Ofcom. The platform faces mounting pressure over its handling of sensitive content, urging a reassessment of its AI tools.
X's response remains pending, while French prosecutors shift communication to LinkedIn and Instagram, signaling a potentially damaging investigation into Musk's controversial platform.
Key Takeaways
Paris police raid X offices over algorithm investigations.
Musk and former CEO Yaccarino summoned for hearings.
Complaints include explicit content and data extraction.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from Source 2026-02.03
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