Elon Musk and Former X CEO to Face Questions in French Cybercrime Probe
French authorities have launched a search of the offices of social media platform X in Paris as part of an ongoing cybercrime investigation. The probe, which began in January 2025, is centered on allegations of organized manipulation of automated systems and fraudulent data extraction.
As part of the investigation, Elon Musk, X's CEO, and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for voluntary questioning on April 20. The search and summons signal a new phase in France's probe into X over alleged algorithmic manipulation and data offenses.
X has been accused of allowing extremist content to spread on its platform, including sexually explicit deepfakes and Holocaust-denial material. In response to the expanded investigation, X dismissed the probe as "politically-motivated" and denied manipulating its algorithm.
The French prosecutor's office is seeking transparency from X regarding its moderation policies and algorithmic accountability. The operation involves the national cyber unit of the Gendarmerie and Europol.
Meanwhile, a recent study estimated that Grok, another social media platform, may have generated up to three million sexually explicit images in an 11-day period in January. This raises concerns about the spread of hate speech and extremist content on online platforms.
As the investigation continues, police and the gendarmerie will continue to investigate X through additional searches, data requests, and interviews. Failure to comply with judicial data requests could expose X to fines or obstruction charges under French law.
The probe has broader implications for platform transparency, cross-border law enforcement, and political discourse online, amid disputes between US and European officials over moderation and algorithmic accountability.
French authorities have launched a search of the offices of social media platform X in Paris as part of an ongoing cybercrime investigation. The probe, which began in January 2025, is centered on allegations of organized manipulation of automated systems and fraudulent data extraction.
As part of the investigation, Elon Musk, X's CEO, and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for voluntary questioning on April 20. The search and summons signal a new phase in France's probe into X over alleged algorithmic manipulation and data offenses.
X has been accused of allowing extremist content to spread on its platform, including sexually explicit deepfakes and Holocaust-denial material. In response to the expanded investigation, X dismissed the probe as "politically-motivated" and denied manipulating its algorithm.
The French prosecutor's office is seeking transparency from X regarding its moderation policies and algorithmic accountability. The operation involves the national cyber unit of the Gendarmerie and Europol.
Meanwhile, a recent study estimated that Grok, another social media platform, may have generated up to three million sexually explicit images in an 11-day period in January. This raises concerns about the spread of hate speech and extremist content on online platforms.
As the investigation continues, police and the gendarmerie will continue to investigate X through additional searches, data requests, and interviews. Failure to comply with judicial data requests could expose X to fines or obstruction charges under French law.
The probe has broader implications for platform transparency, cross-border law enforcement, and political discourse online, amid disputes between US and European officials over moderation and algorithmic accountability.
, guess that's what he gets for trying to automate his life 
. Just kidding! On a serious note, it's about time someone looked into how these platforms are handling extremist content and data manipulation. I mean, 3 million explicit images in 11 days? That's like a never-ending stream of bad stuff 
. Can't we just have some accountability on the internet for once? Maybe X will finally get its act together and start moderating those hate speech posts... but probably not 
. What do you guys think is the biggest challenge when it comes to regulating online content?
- now X needs to step up its game on algorithmic accountability and data transparency or face the consequences 
. the fact that they're accusing each other of manipulation just shows how toxic this whole space can get, kinda like Inception with all these layers of deceit 
. anyway, hope Linda Yaccarino and Elon Musk are ready for their questioning - maybe they can spill some tea on what's really going on behind closed doors 
I mean, who doesn't love a good game of cat and mouse with the cybercrime squad? 
But seriously, this is getting serious, folks. If they're found guilty, it's not just their butts on the line – we could see major changes in how social media platforms moderate content and regulate themselves 
And let's be real, if Grok can crank out three million explicit pics in 11 days, I'm surprised they haven't been raided by the cops already 
. Think they can just hide behind 'politically-motivated' excuses? Not buying it 
.
.