French prosecutors have opened an investigation into X over allegations that it distorted its algorithms.

Summary

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s X over allegations that it manipulated its algorithms to distort discourse.

The probe follows a report from a French lawmaker, citing “biased algorithms” that may have interfered with automated data processing.

Meanwhile, the EU is also investigating X for potential violations of the Digital Services Act, demanding internal algorithm documents by Feb. 15.

X has faced criticism for allegedly amplifying far-right content, with Musk publicly supporting Germany’s far-right AfD party.

  • blakenong@lemmings.worldEnglish
    35·
    4 hours ago

    Hey France, can you please arrest him? Then do that thing you do, you know, with the cake and that droppy thing?

  • cm0002@lemmy.worldEnglish
    171·
    4 hours ago

    Musky manipulating Xitter algo to push a narrative‽ Well I am shocked, SHOCKED I say! Well…not that shocked

  • Ghosthacked@lemm.eeEnglish
    9·
    4 hours ago

    Thank goodness for France to stand up against these tech oligarchs. The untied cucks of america would never

  • Monomate@lemm.eeEnglish
    24·
    2 hours ago

    X has been accused of manipulating its systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibility over other political groups.

    Before Elon bought Twitter, the system did the exact same thing, but with left-leaning posts. Back then, the French prosecutors didn’t seem to care. Now that the political tide is changing, they suddenly care?