France summons Elon Musk over X investigation
France has summoned Elon Musk for questioning over an ongoing probe into X and its alleged role in political interference and harmful content.
| Updated: 20 Apr 2026
French authorities have summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a criminal investigation into his social media platform X.
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The probe, launched in 2025, centres on allegations that X’s algorithm may have interfered in French politics.
It has since expanded to include concerns over the platform’s AI chatbot and the spread of harmful content, including deepfakes and Holocaust denial.
It is not yet known whether Musk will attend. Prosecutors say the investigation will continue regardless.