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Paris prosecutors raid X offices over failure to remove child abuse images and deepfakes

Feb 3, 2026Paris, France1 source

Summary

Paris prosecutors conducted a raid on the offices of X (formerly Twitter) as part of an ongoing investigation into the distribution of child abuse images and deepfakes. The raid occurred in Paris. The investigation focuses on how the platform handles illegal content, including child exploitation material and AI-generated deepfakes. The consequences of the raid include increased scrutiny of X’s content moderation practices and potential legal actions against the company.

Incident Details

Domain
Child Safety

Harms involving the exploitation, abuse, or endangerment of minors, including CSAM and grooming.

Harm Types
CSAM

Child sexual abuse material — the creation, distribution, or possession of such content.

Severity
Minor involved
Companies

Who Was Affected

Age
Child
Gender
mixed
Group
Children