‘Foreign interference’: France launches criminal investigation into X; to look into algorithmic manipulation and unlawful data gathering
Friday, 11 July 2025 () French prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into X, Elon Musk's social media platform, over allegations of content manipulation and unlawful data collection. The probe, triggered by complaints citing potential foreign interference through X's algorithms, scrutinizes recent algorithm changes and moderation decisions. Concerns have been raised about a surge in hateful and discriminatory content, potentially skewing democratic debate in France.
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France is launching a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s X over alleged instances of algorithm manipulation for foreign interference purposes. The... Upworthy