French Newspapers Sue Social Platform X Over Unpaid Content Use

Major French publications have taken legal action against X, accusing the platform of violating 'neighboring rights' by using their content without compensation.

Leading French newspapers, including Le Monde and Le Figaro, have filed a lawsuit against X, formerly known as Twitter, for allegedly using their content without payment.
The lawsuit follows a previous court order demanding X disclose data on content-generated revenue, which the platform has reportedly ignored.
The legal action is part of a broader conflict over 'neighboring rights,' a European directive designed to ensure digital platforms compensate publishers for content use.
This case is similar to recent legal actions against Microsoft by regional French publishers over similar content use issues.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between media outlets and tech giants over content monetization, with new challenges emerging from AI content use.