French officials have launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk 's social media platform, X , following a probe exploring whether or not the platform's algorithm was manipulated for the purposes of "foreign interference." The platform is accused of altering its algorithms and fraudulently extracting data from users, said Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau. The investigation will look into possible " organized data system manipulation ," or what is considered under French law to be criminal hacking , a crime that carries a sentence of 10 years in prison and a $350,000 fine. French officials are investigating the platform itself, a legal entity related to the company, and several unnamed individuals. The case was brought forth by a lawmaker and a civil servant, reported Politico , joining other members of the French Parliament who have raised issue with Musk's X, including recent antisemitic comments by AI chatbot Grok . SEE ALSO: Linda Yaccarino is...
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