French prosecutors investigate X over alleged algorithmic bias
French prosecutors opened a formal investigation into X following a complaint by a lawmaker alleging that the platform's algorithms may be biased and distort automated data processing. The Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting initial technical checks.
What happened
French prosecutors opened an investigation into X over allegations of algorithmic bias after receiving a complaint on January 12 from French centrist lawmaker Eric Bothorel. The complaint alleged that biased algorithms on X may have distorted the operation of an automated data processing system.
The Paris prosecutor's office cybercrime unit (J3) is conducting initial technical checks into the matter.
Reported impact
The investigation underlines growing global concerns over the power of X and its algorithms, particularly following reports that Musk has personally supported right-wing parties and causes in countries including Germany and Britain.
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Sources and evidence
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