X Says it Will Resist ‘Politically Motivated’ French Probe (1)

Elon Musk’s X said it won’t comply with French authorities’ demands in a probe into alleged bias and manipulation of the social media platform’s algorithm.

Investigators have asked X to provide access to its recommendation engine and data on user posts, the company said in a post on its Global Government Affairs handle on Monday.

“X remains in the dark as to the specific allegations made against the platform,” the company said. “X believes that this investigation is distorting French law in order to serve a political agenda and, ultimately, restrict free speech.”

Investigators said Monday that they’re trying ...