French Authorities Raid X Offices in Grok AI Investigation
French cyber police, backed by Europol, conducted a raid on X's Paris offices on February 3. The probe targets Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, accused of generating over 23,000 illegal images—including child sexual abuse material—through its 'Spicy' mode. The investigation underscores Europe's tightening regulatory grip on AI-generated content.
Musk frames the case as a free speech battle, while French prosecutors scrutinize the platform's liability. Parallel EU and UK investigations into AI safety signal broader regulatory headwinds for generative AI platforms operating in Europe.