French authorities escalate probe of Elon Musk and X to criminal investigation over algorithmic manipulation and AI deepfakes
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Summary
French cybercrime authorities have escalated an investigation into Elon Musk and his social network X to a criminal probe, focusing on allegations of algorithmic manipulation and complicity in spreading harmful AI deepfakes. Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned for April 20 but declined to appear. The probe, requested by French MP Éric Bothorel in early 2025, follows a February raid on X's Paris office, which Musk called a "political attack."
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Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino were issued summons by French authorities for April 20. Both of them declined to appear and answer questions, according to the prosecutor's office.
In February, Musk called the probe a 'political attack,' after French authorities raided the Paris office of X.
The probe, requested by French Member of Parliament Éric Bothorel in early 2025, has focused on complaints of algorithmic manipulation by
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