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Legal & Regulatory Challenges - X faces a politically-motivated criminal investigation in France regarding alleged algorithm manipulation and fraudulent data extraction [1][7] - The investigation, initiated by French politician Eric Bothorel, is seen as undermining X's due process rights and users' rights to privacy and free speech [2][8] - X believes the investigation distorts French law to serve a political agenda and restrict free speech [5][12] - French authorities classified X as an "organized gang," enabling extensive investigative powers [4][11] Data Access & Algorithm Transparency - French authorities requested access to X's recommendation algorithm and real-time user data for analysis by "experts" [3][9] - X has not acceded to the French authorities' demands, exercising its legal right [5][13] Impartiality Concerns - Concerns are raised about the impartiality and political motivations of the investigation due to the involvement of individuals openly hostile to X [3][9][4][10] Company Stance - X categorically denies the allegations [1][7] - X is committed to defending its fundamental rights, protecting user data, and resisting political censorship [6][13]