A sign in London on January 14, 2026, urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to oppose Elon Musk and ban X and Grok. MAJA SMIEJKOWSKA/REUTERS
Elon Musk posts frenetically on X. In recent days, he's shared his opinion on universal basic income, South African politics, a local election in Nevada and progressivism. But will he be in Paris on Monday, April 20? He has not said, but it seems unlikely.
He has been summoned by the head of France's cybercrime unit for a voluntary interview as part of a preliminary investigation launched in January 2025 into the social platform he leads. Around 10 executives from the American company, including former CEO Linda Yaccarino, were also summoned.
The probe, which began after reports from a French MP and a senior figure at a public cybersecurity body, initially focused on two possible violations: the alleged deliberate manipulation of the algorithm to influence French public debate, and the potential unlawful use of sensitive users' personal data for targeted advertising.
'Deliberate' maneuver
