Elon Musk’s social media platform refused to comply with a French criminal investigation, denying the allegations of data handling and fraudulent data extraction.
The company says that the investigation, which intensified this month, is politically motivated and aims to restrict freedom of expression.
The French authorities have launched a criminal investigation with political motivation on X on the alleged manipulation of its algorithm and a “fraudulent data extraction”. X categorically denies these allegations.
This investigation, triggered by the French politician Eric …
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The investigation began in January following the complaints of a French legislator and a senior official.
Authorities allege that X algorithm has been used for foreign interference, leading to data falsification inquiries and unauthorized extraction of data, as indicated by CNBC.
The account of the World Government of X has published a statement rejecting allegations. “The French authorities have launched a politically motivated criminal investigation into X,” said the post. “X categorically denies these allegations.”
Now supervised by the French national police, the survey focuses on the falsification of automated data systems. Prosecutors asked for access to X recommendation algorithm and real -time user data for expert analysis.
X claims that it is not clear as to specific allegations, but maintains that the investigation distorts French law to serve a political program. Company has denied To provide the requested data, assert its legal right to retain it.
X has also raised concerns about the impartiality of two experts involved in the survey. The company has questioned their equity, citing potential political prejudices, because the two expressed open hostility to X.
The dispute highlights the growing tensions between technological platforms and government authorities on data confidentiality, freedom of expression and regulations.
