France has initiated a criminal investigation into allegations that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, engaged in manipulating its algorithms. The probe, launched amid growing scrutiny over content moderation and platform transparency, seeks to determine whether X’s algorithmic practices violated French laws. This development marks a significant escalation in European regulatory efforts to hold tech companies accountable for the workings behind their online systems.
France Opens Criminal Investigation into Alleged Algorithm Manipulation by X
French authorities have initiated a formal criminal investigation targeting X amid allegations of deliberate manipulation of its platform’s algorithm. The probe, launched by the Paris Prosecutor’s Office, seeks to determine whether the company engaged in practices that unfairly prioritized or suppressed certain types of content, thereby influencing public discourse and user behavior. The investigation reflects growing…
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Author : Olivia Williams
Publish date : 2025-07-22 01:48:00
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