The French authorities are investigating Network X, accused of manipulating algorithms to influence public opinion and spread extremist content.

The criminal investigation launched by the French authorities targets the social network X, accused of modifying algorithms to facilitate 'foreign interference' in French democracy. The complaints, coming from the political arena, allege the platform promoted hate content and fraudulently collected data. This investigation adds to European pressure on X to comply with content moderation rules. An official reaction from the platform has not yet been released and users are awaiting clarification on the use of their data.