French Prosecutors Upgrade Investigation of Elon Musk and X to Criminal Probe
French cybercrime authorities have escalated their investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X to a criminal level, focusing on alleged algorithmic manipulation and the spread of AI-generated deepfake content. The probe, initiated in early 2025, has drawn criticism from Musk and the U.S. Justice Department, who claim it is politically motivated. Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned but declined to appear.
Topics: AI cybercrime international_relations regulation social_media