X office raided in France’s Grok probe; Elon Musk summoned for questioning

X office raided in France’s Grok probe; Elon Musk summoned for questioning

X office raided in France’s Grok probe; Elon Musk summoned for questioning

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/x-office-raided-in-frances-grok-probe-elon-musk-summoned-for-questioning/

Publish Date: 2026-02-03 15:13:00

Source Domain: arstechnica.com

  • UK probe on X’s compliance with French laws regarding its recommendation algorithm has progressed.
  • France’s prosecutor’s office is taking a constructive approach to ensure X complies with national laws and is seeking interviews with X employees regarding allegations.
  • UK communications regulator Ofcom is investigating X for generating sexual deepfakes, including non-consensual depictions of minors, to determine if it breaks the law.
  • Ofcom is not currently investigating Musk’s company xAI directly but is demanding answers about the risks associated with its AI Grok.
  • The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a formal investigation into X regarding the use of its Grok AI system for creating harmful sexualized imagery, including non-consensual content involving children.