X in the viewfinder of France: the charges weighing on the social network of Elon Musk are heavy

Two potential offenses are examined: “Alteration of operation” And “Data fraudulent extraction” an automated treatment system “By an organized group”.

An investigation opened in France against X

The decision of the French authorities follows “Contracts of contributions from French researchers and elements provided by various public institutions”specifies the prosecutor.

The investigation is based on a preliminary investigation opened in February after two reports filed with the cybercrime section of the Parisian prosecution.

These reports come from a senior official of a French political institution, described by journalists as a cybersecurity official, and the deputy Éric Bothorel.

Éric Bothorel greets the progress of the investigation which “intervenes at a time when the new Grok update seems to switch to the dark side of the force with a predominance of doubtful or even nauseating content “.

On July 9, Grok, after he broadcast anti -Semitic messages, the European Commission said “In contact” With the social network on this subject.

But Eric Bothorel’s concerns extend far beyond: “I was convinced that information biases, particularly strong on the X platform, served Elon Musk’s political opinions, and that this could only be accomplished by algorithmic manipulation”declares the elected official.

Éric Bothorel filed his report as a deputy, but also “As a citizen who does not want Moscow, the Silicon Valley or anyone who distorts our democracy”. The elected salutes “The work of an effective parquet, including its cyber section, which should probably be reinforced at a time when cyber threats continue to increase”.

An investigation which is part of French judicial actions against large digital platforms. Laure Beccuau also coordinates the prosecution of the Piracy Breachforums forum and oversees the current judicial inquiry about Telegram and its CEO, Pavel Durov, who has planned to bequeath billion to his heirs.

The Telegram leader was arrested for alleged facilitation of criminal activities on his platform. Pavel Durov has since obtained the authorization of the court to leave France for Dubai, but the investigation continues.