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Grok, X Face Intense UK Probes, Paris Office Raided, Elon Musk Summoned

  • X and its AI chatbot Grok are under investigation in the UK and France for alleged violations related to explicit AI-generated content and algorithmic misuse.
  • The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched a probe into xAI and X Internet Unlimited Company, marking the second UK investigation into X.
  • French prosecutors summoned Elon Musk for questioning in April over suspected algorithmic abuse and fraudulent data extraction, raiding X's Paris office.
  • Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino are due to appear at a hearing on April 20, alongside other X employees as witnesses.
  • These investigations highlight rising tech tensions between the US and Europe, with European regulators increasing scrutiny on US tech firms over data protection and AI safety.

Why It Matters: X and Grok face escalating probes in the UK and France over AI content and algorithms, with Musk summoned.

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