Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By SYLVIE CORBETFebruary 3, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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French prosecutors raided X's Paris offices as part of a preliminary investigation opened in January 2023 into allegations including the spread of child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. The investigation also concerns potential complicity in possessing and distributing pornographic images of minors, denial of crimes against humanity, and manipulation of data processing systems. Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino were asked to attend voluntary interviews in April, and X employees have been summoned as witnesses. The investigation aims to ensure X complies with French law, with Europol providing support to French authorities. The probe follows reports from a French lawmaker alleging biased algorithms on the platform.

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Kami Haeri 30% European Union 40% Europol 40% Linda Yaccarino 50% xAI ×260% Paris ×360% France ×470% Elon Musk ×380% X (formerly Twitter) ×990%

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deepfakes 90% child abuse images 80% paris prosecutors 80% elon musk 80% artificial intelligence 70% social media platform 60% algorithms 60% data privacy regulator 50% european union police agency europol 50% cybercrime unit 40%

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France

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