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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.
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?
BBC: Twitter’s algorithm favours right-leaning politics, research finds
The Verge: Twitter’s research shows that its algorithm favors conservative views
Salon: Contrary to popular belief, Twitter’s algorithm amplifies conservatives, not liberals: study
My guy with the receipts!
Is there any evidence of it favoring left leaning posts?