France raids X Paris office; Musk summoned over CSAM, Grok
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French prosecutors have raided X’s Paris offices and summoned Elon Musk for questioning in a preliminary investigation that alleges the platform enabled child sexual abuse images and sexually explicit deepfakes. The probe also examines alleged algorithmic manipulation, denial of crimes against humanity, and other cybercrime-related allegations tied to how content spreads on X.
Investigators say the case widened after xAI’s chatbot Grok generated outputs linked to Holocaust denial and, more recently, nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images when prompted by users. X rejects the allegations and calls the raid political “law enforcement theater,” while French prosecutors say the goal is to bring the platform into compliance with French law.
The scrutiny is broader than France. Britain’s data privacy regulator has opened formal investigations into whether X and xAI handled personal data legally during Grok’s development and whether safeguards existed to prevent harmful manipulated images. In the European Union, regulators have already fined X 120 million euros under digital rules and are investigating Grok-related risks. The next key moment is April 20, when Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino are asked to attend voluntary interviews.
French prosecutors have raided X’s offices in Paris and summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include the spread of child sexual abuse images and sexually explicit deepfakes. The case, led by the Paris prosecutors’ cybercrime unit, also examines claims involving algorithmic manipulation and denial of crimes against humanity. Pressure is widening beyond France: Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office has opened formal investigations into whether X and xAI processed personal data lawfully when developing and deploying the Grok chatbot, and whether safeguards existed to prevent harmful manipulated images. X denies wrongdoing and argues the raid is politically motivated, while prosecutors say the objective is ensuring compliance with French law.
Topics Covered
⚡ What French prosecutors allege in the X Paris office raid
🏛️ Why Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned for interviews
🔬 How Grok and xAI deepen scrutiny around deepfakes and content safety
🌍 The role of Europol and the wider EU regulatory push on X
📊 UK privacy and media regulator probes into data use and safeguards
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