Paris prosecutors reject accusation in rift with Musk over X probe - Reuters
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The US Justice Department refused to assist a French probe into Elon Musk's X platform.
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The US Justice Department has refused to assist a French probe into Elon Musk's social media platform X, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. This decision prevents French authorities from obtaining information from X, which is headquartered in the United States, for their investigation. The refusal could impede France's ability to enforce its digital regulations or investigate potential misconduct on the platform. This action by the Trump administration's Justice Department highlights potential international friction over data sharing and regulatory jurisdiction concerning major tech companies.
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The US Justice Department has refused to provide information to French authorities for their investigation into X.
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