X Platform Cybercrime Investigations

Developing StoryLast updated JUN 10
SUMMARY

A man in Pennsylvania was charged in June 2026 with using X's AI chatbot, Grok, to create over 30 images of AI-generated child pornography, as part of a widening cybercrime investigation at X's French headquarters that began in January 2025. As of June 2026, the investigation has expanded to include allegations of spreading child sexual abuse material and deepfakes, with Elon Musk failing to appear for a voluntary interview in Paris on April 20, 2026. The European Commission launched a formal investigation against X on January 26, 2026, under the Digital Services Act (DSA) concerning Grok and its recommender systems, following a €120 million fine imposed on December 5, 2025, for repeated DSA non-compliance. The US Department of Justice refused to assist French authorities on April 19, 2026, citing concerns about political motivations and free expression.

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June 2026 — 1 developments

  1. A man in Pennsylvania was charged in June 2026 with using X's AI chatbot, Grok, to create over 30 images of AI-generated child pornography.

    A man in Pennsylvania was charged in June 2026 with using X's AI chatbot, Grok, to create over 30 images of AI-generated child pornography. This development is part of a widening investigation into alleged cybercrime at X's French headquarters, which began in January 2025.

April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Elon Musk did not appear for his voluntary interview in Paris on April 20, 2026, as part of a French investigation into allegations of misconduct on the social media platform X.

    Elon Musk did not appear for his voluntary interview in Paris on April 20, 2026, as part of a French investigation into allegations of misconduct on the social media platform X. French prosecutors stated that his absence would not impede the investigation, which began in January 2025 and has expanded to include accusations of spreading child sexual abuse material and deepfakes generated by X's AI chatbot, Grok.

  2. The US Department of Justice has refused to assist French authorities in their investigation into X,…

    The US Department of Justice has refused to assist French authorities in their investigation into X, citing concerns that the probe is politically charged and attempts to regulate free expression contrary to the First Amendment. This decision was communicated via a letter from the DOJ's Office of International Affairs.

February 2026 — 1 developments

  1. The Paris prosecutor's office announced its decision to cease using the X platform for official communications, opting instead for LinkedIn and Instagram.

    The Paris prosecutor's office announced its decision to cease using the X platform for official communications, opting instead for LinkedIn and Instagram.

January 2026 — 1 developments

  1. The European Commission launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act…

    The European Commission launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA), specifically targeting X's AI chatbot Grok and its recommender systems, following reports of Grok generating sexually explicit images.

December 2025 — 1 developments

  1. The European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X for repeated non-compliance with the Digita…

    The European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X for repeated non-compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing violations related to deceptive design, lack of advertising transparency, and insufficient data access for researchers.

November 2025 — 1 developments

October 2025 — 1 developments

  1. The Paris Prosecutor's Office identified an 81.

    The Paris Prosecutor's Office identified an 81.4% decrease in X's submissions to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in France between June and October 2025, following changes to X's detection tools.

July 2025 — 2 developments