Social Media Showdown: X Battles French Prosecutors Over Free Speech
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is embroiled in a legal battle with French prosecutors over alleged algorithmic bias. Accused of manipulating algorithms for foreign interference, X denies the claims, asserting a violation of free speech. The investigation has sparked tensions between U.S. and European governments.
Social media giant X, owned by Elon Musk, is contesting a "politically-motivated" investigation by French prosecutors, which it claims endangers user free speech. The company denies any algorithmic bias or fraudulent data activity.
The probe, instigated by French lawmaker Eric Bothorel, accuses X of altering algorithms for foreign interference, a charge the platform vehemently rejects. X refuses to comply with French authorities' demands, citing legal rights.
This legal struggle intensifies the already existing tensions between the U.S. and Europe over online discourse, with Musk accusing European governments of stifling free speech and siding with right-wing parties accused of being marginalized online.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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