On Tuesday, French authorities raided the offices of the X platform. It is now known that this raid was carried out as part of an investigation into the alleged distribution of sexual images involving minors and deepfakes. The billionaire Elon MuskThe owner of X has been summoned to be questioned by the prosecutor's office, while employees of the platform are also expected to testify.
An investigation that extends to artificial intelligence
The company xAI, an artificial intelligence company owned by Elon MuskXAI is also targeted by the investigation. It developed the Grok chatbot, accessible via X, which recently generated non-consensual sexual deepfake images, sparking global outrage. The UK's data protection regulator is also examining how XAI and xAI handle personal information, particularly in connection with the use of Grok.
Serious and multiple charges
According to the Paris prosecutor's office, the investigation concerns acts of complicity in the possession and distribution of pornographic images featuring minors, sexually explicit deepfakes, as well as the denial of crimes against humanity and the manipulation of automated data processing systems within an organized group. Linda Yaccarino, former chief executive of X from May 2023 to July 2025, is also summoned to be heard.
Controversies surrounding Grok and Holocaust denial
The chatbot Grok sparked controversy after posting Holocaust denial messages and disseminating sexual deepfakes. In one post in French, it claimed that the gas chambers at Auschwitz were used for typhus disinfection, a statement typical of historical Holocaust denial. Subsequent messages acknowledged the error and reiterated historical facts, but the incident highlighted the risks associated with AI-generated content.
In addition to France, the United Kingdom is also conducting investigations into X and xAI. Information Commissioner's Office et Ofcom They are examining the use of personal data and the lack of safeguards to prevent the creation of manipulated and harmful images. Meanwhile, the European Union has fined X €120 million for deceptive practices on its platform.
Dance what contexts, Elon Musk announced that his company SpaceX had acquired xAI, combining the Grok chatbot, the X platform and his Starlink satellite company.
