EU to Hold ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to Higher Standard of Scrutiny

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1. 14d ago

   EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms

   The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act. This classification places the three services under direct supervision, requiring them to assess and mitigate systemic risks to public security, electoral processes, and fundamental rights. The services reached this threshold after reporting at least 45 million monthly active users. They must now adhere to stricter regulatory requirements regarding content moderation and user safety or face significant fines.

   Why it matters

   The Digital Services Act is the EU's framework for regulating online safety and content moderation. By designating these companies as VLOPs, the EU can enforce higher standards of transparency and risk management. ChatGPT specifically is now also classified as a Very Large Online Search Engine.

   What is confirmed

   • The European Commission designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act.
   • ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox each reported reaching at least 45 million monthly active users.
   • The services must assess and mitigate systemic risks to public security, electoral processes, and fundamental rights.
   • ChatGPT is designated as a Very Large Online Search Engine in the EU.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The three services have four months to comply with the Digital Services Act.
   • The services must meet new DSA obligations by January 2027.
   • ChatGPT faces huge fines under the EU crackdown.

   What to watch next

   • Evidence of the companies' first risk assessment submissions to the European Commission
   • Official confirmation of the specific compliance deadline for the three platforms
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. WSJ — EU to Hold ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox to Higher Standard of Scrutiny
   2. PYMNTS.com — ChatGPT Faces Greater Regulatory Oversight by EU
   3. Bloomberg.com — ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox Face Tighter EU Content Moderation Rules
   4. The Telegraph — ChatGPT threatened with huge fines under EU crackdown
   5. dw.com — EU puts ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under stricter rules
   6. Financial Times — ChatGPT faces tougher rules under EU online safety regime
   7. Search Engine Journal — ChatGPT Is Now A "Very Large Online Search Engine" In The EU
   8. www.yahoo.com — ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox moved into EU regulatory section for 'very large platforms' — must defend rights, electoral processes and public security
   9. www.pocketgamer.biz — Reddit, ChatGPT and Roblox must meet new EU DSA obligations by January 2027
   10. news.bitcoin.com — EU Targets ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox With Tougher DSA Scrutiny
   11. www.tekedia.com — EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit And Roblox As Very Large Platforms, Gives Them Four Months To Comply With DSA
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