France has opened an investigation into X over the platform's allegedly biased algorithms that manipulate automated data processing.

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into X over allegations that it distorted its algorithms. The Paris public prosecutor's office said it received a report from a French lawmaker criticizing X over "biased algorithms" that were "likely to have distorted the operation of an automated data processing system.

Investigation is over allegations the social media company manipulated its algorithm, Paris public prosecutor’s office says.

Elon Musks social media platform, X, is currently under criminal investigation in France due to concerns about its algorithms. French authorities are scrutinizing whether X's algorithms are compliant with privacy laws and if they promote harmful or illegal content.

Paris prosecutors have opened a probe into Elon Musk's X social media over alleged algorithmic distortions, Franceinfo reports on Friday citing the prosecutors' office. (Reporting by Dominique Vidalon;