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EU Slaps AliExpress with Record Fine | UK News
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The EU just slapped AliExpress with a record €550 million fine for failing to stop illegal and dangerous goods—from toxic cosmetics to counterfeit toys—on its platform, marking the biggest penalty under the new Digital Services Act. Despite having terms that looked strong on paper, AliExpress’ systems were overwhelmed, giving staff seconds to review products, and its recommendation engines kept pushing flagged items for weeks. The EU says safeguards were inadequate, and while AliExpress calls the fine “disproportionate” and claims improvements, regulators remain firm: with 193 million EU users, online safety can’t be an afterthought.
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