Tech & Trump in Turmoil: TikTok Surges, UK Raids, Economy Lags!

Tech Giant X Faces Raids and Investigations Amidst AI Concerns; TikTok Rebounds After Ownership Shift

Paris, France – Tech company X found itself under intense scrutiny as its Paris office was raided as part of a widening investigation into alleged illegal activities associated with its AI platform, Grok. Simultaneously, TikTok experienced a resurgence in popularity following its ownership transition, according to recent reports.

The raid on X's Paris office stemmed from growing concerns about Grok's potential to generate harmful content, including child pornography and Holocaust denial material, according to The Verge. Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, key figures at X, have been summoned to testify in connection with the investigation.

Adding to X's woes, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launched a formal probe into Grok's potential to generate harmful sexualized content, highlighting increasing regulatory scrutiny of AI-driven platforms and their societal impact.

Meanwhile, in the realm of social media, TikTok demonstrated resilience after a period of uncertainty surrounding its ownership. TechCrunch reported that TikTok's daily active users in the U.S. rebounded to over 90 million following its ownership shift. This surge came after competing video apps like UpScrolled and Skylight Social experienced brief user increases during TikTok's decline. However, those apps have since seen user numbers fall, suggesting that TikTok's core features and content remain a strong draw for users.

The investigations into X and the rebound of TikTok highlight the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, where regulatory pressures and user preferences can rapidly shift the balance of power.