French authorities turned up the heat on social media giant X this week, raiding its Paris offices amid an investigation into alleged illegal content spread through its AI tool Grok. The probe focuses on AI-generated sexual material and Holocaust denial claims circulating on the platform – a development one official called "a wake-up call for algorithmic accountability."
🔍 Key details: Elon Musk and a former X executive have been ordered to appear for questioning in April 2026. Prosecutors are examining whether the platform violated EU digital laws requiring swift removal of hate speech and harmful content.
💡 Why it matters: This marks Europe's first major AI content crackdown since the EU's landmark AI Act took effect last year. X has faced mounting scrutiny since Musk relaxed content moderation policies in 2023, with user reports of harmful posts increasing 58% this year alone.
🗣️ What they're saying: • "AI shouldn't be a free pass to bypass laws" – French digital minister • "We're committed to legal compliance" – X spokesperson • "This could set precedents for AI worldwide" – Tech analyst Marie Dubois
🌐 Global impact: The case comes as governments debate how to regulate generative AI tools. Will other platforms face similar heat? Stay tuned. 👇
