France is investigating whether X has manipulated its algorithm and engaged in "fraudulent data extraction." Prosecutors are looking into if the social media platform engaged in election interference. They launched the investigation on July 11, following reports in January. It has labelled X as an "organized gang."

This investigation, instigated by French politician Eric Bothorel, egregiously undermines X’s fundamental right to due process and threatens our users’ rights to privacy and free speech. Mr. Bothorel has accused X of manipulating its algorithm for “foreign interference” purposes, an allegation that is completely false.”

French authorities have launched a criminal investigation into X, focusing on alleged manipulation of its algorithm and fraudulent data extraction. X denies these allegations and refuses to provide access to its recommendation algorithm and real-time user data as demanded by the French authorities.