French authorities conducted a surprise raid at X's Paris offices this week as part of an investigation into alleged distribution of illegal content through its Grok AI system. Prosecutors are examining claims the platform hosted sexually explicit material and Holocaust denial content, violations that could carry significant penalties under France's strict digital governance laws.
Elon Musk, X's CEO, and a former senior executive have been formally requested to attend voluntary interviews with investigators in April 2026. The probe comes amid growing European scrutiny of AI-powered content moderation systems, particularly following the EU's landmark Digital Services Act implementation last year.
X representatives stated they're "fully cooperating" with authorities, emphasizing recent platform upgrades to detect hate speech. However, digital rights groups argue the case highlights systemic challenges in regulating generative AI tools across borders.
This investigation marks the first major test of France's updated cybercrime framework, which now mandates real-time removal of illegal content. Legal experts suggest the outcome could set precedents for how European nations enforce compliance from global tech firms.
