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

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CNBC TV18•03-02-2026, 19:50
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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