[HIGHLIGHTS] “Deepfakes” and dangerous products: the EU tightens the screws against large platforms, including Aliexpress

Alibaba subsidiary AliExpress is suspected of not having respected its obligations in the fight against the sale of dangerous products. The European Commission also demanded explanations this Thursday from eight major online services, including TikTok, Facebook, Google, YouTube and X.

“The DSA is running at full speed and our teams responsible for enforcing it across Europe are fully mobilized,” said the European Digital Commissioner, Thierry Breton. In total, 22 very large internet players, including three pornographic sites, were placed under the direct surveillance of the European Commission.