The offices of X were raided on Tuesday by the cyber-crime unit as part of an investigation that started in January 2025 following complaints about X's algorithm and the content it recommended. (Image: X)
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Elon Musk Calls Paris X Office Raid a 'Political Attack' Amid Deepfake, Child Abuse Allegations

  • French authorities raided X's Paris office over alleged algorithm manipulation, fraudulent data extraction, child sexual abuse images, and deepfake content.
  • Elon Musk reacted to the raid, calling it a 'political attack' and claiming it was politically motivated.
  • The raid is part of a preliminary investigation, and Musk has been summoned for questioning.
  • X's Global Government Affairs stated the raid was an 'abusive act of law enforcement theater' aimed at illegitimate political objectives.
  • X denies any wrongdoing, asserting the allegations are baseless and the investigation distorts French law and endangers free speech.

Why It Matters: Elon Musk labels the French raid on X's Paris office a 'political attack' amidst serious allegations.

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