Social Media Platform X Under Legal Scrutiny

Paris prosecutors are investigating potential tampering with social media platform X's algorithm, suspected to be linked to organized gangs and fraudulent data activities. The focus is on whether there is manipulation of data processing systems, not on accessing private information. The requests for information have gone unanswered by X.

Paris prosecutors are probing into the activities surrounding social media platform X, specifically focusing on its algorithm. The investigation aims to unveil possible manipulations by organized gangs in connection to fraudulent data activities.

The French authorities clarified their intent, emphasizing that the investigation is not seeking to access users' private data, but rather to understand any potential tampering with automated data processing systems.

Elon Musk's X, however, criticized the inquiry, labeling it as politically motivated, and has yet to respond to the official information request from the prosecutors.