France has launched criminal probe of X over alleged algorithm ‘manipulation’, platform says
Authorities also accused social media company of ‘fraudulent’ data extraction
The French government has launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk’s X over “the alleged manipulation of its algorithm” and “fraudulent” data extraction, the social media platform said.
In a statement on Monday, X said that French authorities had requested access to the company’s recommendation algorithm, as well as data “about all user posts on the platform”.
X said it “remains in the dark” about the specific allegations, which it denies, and that it “has not acceded to the French authorities’ demands”.
It also criticised the investigation as politically motivated.
The French police and prosecutors could not immediately be reached for comment.