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Why is France investigating Elon Musk's X?

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France is investigating Elon Musk's X for suspected algorithmic bias and fraudulent data extraction. Prosecutors have escalated the probe, granting police powers to search, surveil, and potentially summon X executives. X has denied all allegations and refused to cooperate, claiming the investigation is politically motivated and threatens free speech.

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Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe

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  • French prosecutors launched a criminal probe into X over suspected algorithmic bias and data extraction. 10s
  • Authorities can now search, surveil, or summon X executives, with potential arrest warrants for non-compliance. 21s
  • X denied all allegations, refused to cooperate, and cited threats to free speech. 33s
  • French prosecutors requested access to X's algorithm, offering a secure and confidential channel. 1m 3s
  • The dispute reflects broader tensions between US tech firms and European regulators over online content rules. 1m 39s
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Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe
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Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe

Paris prosecutors stepped up a preliminary probe into X for suspected algorithmic bias and fraudulent data extraction.

Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe
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9 hours ago
Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe

The social media firm said the move threatens its users' free speech and denied all allegations against it.

Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe
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9 hours ago
Musk's X says it won't cooperate with French probe

Paris prosecutor's office confirmed it had sent a judicial request to X asking for access solely to its algorithm.

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