"The Commission said that the investigation would focus on several areas, most notably: Shein's systems to limit the sale of illegal products in the European Union, "including content which could constitute child sexual abuse material, such as child-like sex dolls" Risks linked to "the addictive design of the service," such as giving users rewards for engagement, and the systems Shein has in place to mitigate these risks The "transparency of the recommender systems" used to suggest content and products to users"
"The scandal over the sale of sex dolls looking like children first erupted in November amid the opening of a new physical Shein store in Paris. Amid protests in France, the government in Paris called for the EU to investigate potential wrongdoing. Controversy and protests overshadowed Shein's opening of a physical store in ParisImage: Thibault Camus/AP Photo/dpa/picture alliance Shein also faced a backlash because of illegal weapons such as firearms, knives and machetes found on sale on the site."
The European Commission opened formal proceedings under the Digital Services Act against Shein to investigate alleged addictive design, opaque recommender systems, and sales of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material. Regulators may require Shein to change practices or impose hefty fines if a non-compliance decision follows. The probe will examine systems limiting illegal product sales in the EU, measures to mitigate engagement-driven risks, and transparency of recommendation algorithms. The scandal intensified after sex dolls resembling children appeared during a Paris store opening, amid additional backlash over illegal weapons on the site and a blocked French attempt to suspend access.
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