Free Speech Battle: Musk's X Fights French Probe

Elon Musk's social media platform X faces a politically driven investigation by French prosecutors for algorithmic bias and fraudulent data extraction, potentially threatening free speech. X condemns the probe and refuses to cooperate, claiming it distorts French law and serves a political agenda, deepening US-Europe tensions over online discourse.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-07-2025 22:08 IST | Created: 21-07-2025 22:08 IST
Free Speech Battle: Musk's X Fights French Probe
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Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is at the center of controversy as it faces a rigorous investigation by French prosecutors.

The probe, which Musk has denounced as politically motivated, targets alleged algorithmic bias and fraudulent data extraction, raising concerns over potential threats to free speech.

This case intensifies tension between the US and European governments concerning permissible online discourse.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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