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AliExpress fined record $629M by EU for illegal product sales · 1 source tracked

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AliExpress has been fined a record €550 million ($629 million) by the European Commission for failing to adequately police its platform for counterfeit and illegal products. The fine, the largest ever under the Digital Services Act (DSA), stems from an investigation that found millions of unsafe toys, dangerous cosmetics, and counterfeit goods being sold. The Commission cited a lack of sufficient staff and inadequate screening processes for products as key failures by AliExpress, which is owned by Alibaba Group. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of digital platform regulations, potentially impacting AI-driven recommendation and moderation systems.

RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action against a major e-commerce platform for non-compliance with digital services legislation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    AliExpress hit with record $629 million fine for selling counterfeit and illegal products

    Europe just hit AliExpress with a record $629 million fine for allowing the sale of counterfeit and harmful products.

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