"Last month, online retailer Shein - which started in China but is now headquartered in Singapore - banned the sale of all sex dolls globally after a public outcry over it selling dolls with a childlike appearance. The company said at the time it had "strengthened its keyword blacklist to further prevent attempted circumvention of product listing restrictions by sellers"."
"Sweden has also vowed to take action against online retailers selling these types of dolls. "I now start from the principle that electronic commerce companies assume their responsibilities and do everything possible to end the marketing of sexual dolls that resemble children," Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Gronvall told AFP. "If we see that this evolution does not happen, or is not enough, the government will not hesitate to legislate different means.""
"Other e-commerce sites have also faced criticism over the sale of sex dolls which have childlike features. AliExpress has been investigated by French authorities over the issue. Reuters reported in November that the China-based company had banned a seller which sold sex dolls, after it "repeatedly denied ever selling sex toys on any platform", AliExpress said. Advances in artificial intelligence have allowed for easier customisation of sex dolls ordered online, and some even have the ability to hold a conversation."
A factory in southern Guangdong province accused of producing sex dolls with childlike appearances has been placed under investigation and ordered to halt production. The customisable dolls were reportedly sold on major online shopping sites and social media platforms. E-commerce companies have faced public outcry and regulatory scrutiny, with Shein banning sex doll sales globally and strengthening keyword blacklists, and AliExpress investigated by French authorities and banning sellers who listed such items. Sweden warned it will force online retailers to stop marketing sexual dolls that resemble children. Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled easier customisation and even conversational capabilities for some dolls.
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