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French Prosecutors Investigate Musk’s X Over Alleged Algorithmic Bias

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French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) over allegations of algorithmic bias. The inquiry comes just days before the upcoming AI summit in Paris, which will be attended by prominent global leaders, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as executives from Alphabet and Microsoft.

The investigation began after a lawmaker, Eric Bothorel, raised concerns that X’s algorithms were likely distorting automated data processing systems. Bothorel wrote to the Paris prosecutor’s office on January 12, prompting the J3 cybercrime unit to launch technical checks. Bothorel also posted about the matter on X, urging further scrutiny of the platform.

X has not responded to requests for comment on the matter. The investigation underscores mounting global scrutiny of Musk’s platform, which has been criticized for potential foreign interference, particularly due to Musk’s personal support for right-wing causes in countries like Germany and the UK. X has previously been involved in legal battles over misinformation, notably being blocked in Brazil last year for not adhering to Supreme Court orders regarding the spread of false information.

China Considers Investigating Apple’s App Store Policies

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China’s antitrust regulator is reportedly preparing to investigate Apple’s business practices, specifically focusing on its App Store policies and fees. According to Bloomberg News, the investigation would examine Apple’s commission on in-app purchases, which can reach up to 30%, as well as restrictions on external payment services and alternative app stores. This move comes shortly after China imposed tariffs on U.S. goods, including products from companies like Google, as tensions between the two countries escalate.

Shares of Apple dropped 2.6% in U.S. premarket trading following the news. Discussions between Chinese regulators and Apple executives, as well as app developers, have reportedly been ongoing since last year.

This potential probe mirrors similar actions against other U.S. companies, including Google, which is also under scrutiny by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation. Apple has not yet commented on the situation.

 

UK’s Ofcom Drops Probe into Under-Age Access to OnlyFans, Continues Investigation on Accuracy of Information

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Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator, announced on Tuesday that it has closed its investigation into whether individuals under the age of 18 have been accessing OnlyFans, an adults-only content platform. The regulator clarified that while this investigation has concluded, it will continue to assess whether OnlyFans provided complete and accurate information when required.

The investigation was initially launched in May to determine if the platform was adequately protecting minors from accessing adult content. In its statement, Ofcom mentioned that it would maintain oversight over the measures OnlyFans implements to safeguard children from restricted material. However, the regulator stressed that no formal conclusions had been reached, and should further information come to light, it reserves the right to reopen the investigation.

A spokesperson from OnlyFans emphasized that the platform’s age verification measures have always been set to at least 20 years old, and the company is confident that these safeguards meet its legal responsibilities to protect users under the age of 18 from inappropriate content.