French prosecutors in Paris open a criminal investigation into Elon Musk and the social media platform X, according to multiple outlets. The Paris public prosecutor’s office says the case includes allegations related to child sexual abuse images, including complicity in possessing and distributing such material. Prosecutors also cite alleged unlawful collection of personal data.
Several reports add that the investigation extends beyond child abuse content. They say prosecutors are examining whether X and its leadership are linked to the dissemination of other types of harmful material, including deepfakes and disinformation.
The outlets also report that the probe includes questions about “complicity” in denying crimes against humanity connected to Grok, X’s artificial intelligence system. The Independent, France 24, and others describe the investigation as covering both content moderation and potential responsibilities tied to Grok’s outputs.
The sources agree that prosecutors have opened an investigation and are seeking charges, but they do not describe any court decision or specific legal outcome at this stage.
