France Raids X's Offices; Musk and Yaccarino Summoned for Questioning
French prosecutors have raided X's Paris offices as part of an investigation into serious allegations, including child pornography and non-consensual sexual deepfakes. Company owner Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino have been called to give voluntary statements in April. Meanwhile, a new investigation into Grok's data usage has been launched in the UK.
France's Tough Operation Against X: Raid on Paris Offices
France has significantly tightened its oversight of digital platforms. French judicial authorities conducted a surprise raid on the Paris offices of social media platform X (formerly Twitter). At the heart of the operation are serious investigations into alleged child pornography and non-consensual sexual deepfake (fake and manipulated image) content spread via the platform. This move once again highlights France's determined stance in combating cybercrime.
Historically, France has played a pioneering role in international relations and law. Since the 17th century, France has increased its global influence, and today it demonstrates similar leadership against illegal activities in the digital world. The country draws attention not only with tourism and art but also with its clear positions at the intersection of technology and law.
Musk and Yaccarino Called to Give Statements
One of the most striking developments in the investigation was the summoning of the company's top executives before the prosecutors. Elon Musk, the owner of X and a prominent figure in the tech world, and the company's former CEO, Linda Yaccarino, have been called to voluntarily provide statements to French authorities in April. This summons is a clear indication that the investigation extends to the highest levels of the company's management and how seriously French officials are taking the matter.
The prosecution plans to scrutinize whether the platform has taken adequate measures to detect and remove such harmful content, its content moderation policies, and its responses to user complaints. Musk's statement will be particularly significant in the context of the radical changes he has made regarding content moderation and freedom of expression since taking ownership of the platform.
New Investigation from the UK: Grok's Data Usage Under Scrutiny
Amidst the developments in France, a new investigation has been launched in the United Kingdom concerning Grok, an AI model associated with X. The UK's data protection authority is examining how Grok collects, processes, and utilizes user data. This adds another layer of regulatory scrutiny for the company's operations in Europe, focusing specifically on its artificial intelligence initiatives and compliance with data privacy regulations like the GDPR.
