Legal Battle Erupts as Elon Musk's 'X' Faces Copyright Infringement Suit by AFP

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The social media platform owned by Elon Musk, previously known as Twitter but now referred to as 'X,' is currently embroiled in a legal battle over copyright infringement in France. The Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency has initiated legal proceedings, alleging that 'X' has blatantly refused to engage in discussions regarding compensation for the use of AFP's news content on the platform.

AFP has taken a decisive step by seeking an urgent injunction from a Paris court to compel 'X' to provide vital information concerning the reuse of its content. This information is crucial for calculating the amount of remuneration owed to AFP according to France's neighboring rights legislation.
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