Bangladesh, July 12 -- France has launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musks social media platform X (formerly Twitter), marking a serious escalation in Europes ongoing clash with Big Tech over content moderation, misinformation, and political interference. The probe, announced on July 12 by Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau, will examine whether algorithms used by X were deliberately manipulated to promote hate speech, polarize political discourse, and potentially interfere in Frances democratic processes.

Although Beccuau did not name Elon Musk directly, the investigation will scrutinize the platforms internal moderation policies, algorithmic behavior, and the role played by its leadership in shaping user experience and amplifying ...