France Investigates X Over Algorithm Manipulation: Calls for Boycott Emerge
The platform X is facing scrutiny from both French and European regulators. The French digital regulator, Arcom, received a referral regarding anti-Semitic and racist content generated by X’s AI chatbot, Grok, which was triggered by a complaint about hateful content. Simultaneously, the European Commission has been investigating X for nearly two years, specifically addressing the spread of misinformation and the platform’s algorithms. Pressure to conclude the EU investigation has increased, particularly following the streaming of an interview with a far-right German party leader.
John Q. Hosedrinker