ChatGPT Classified as 'Very Large' Platform in EU, Faces Stricter Regulation
The European Union has classified ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as “Very Large” platforms under its Digital Services Act (DSA), subjecting them to stricter regulations. These rules require the companies to mitigate risks such as harm to minors, mental health impacts, and illegal content spread. Under the DSA, these platforms must comply with requirements like avoiding targeted ads based on sensitive attributes—such as political beliefs or sexual orientation—and providing greater transparency about their recommendation algorithms. The designation applies once a platform reaches at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU. ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox have until December 2026 to meet these new obligations. The move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of major tech platforms across Europe. Henna Virkkunen, an EU executive vice-president, emphasized that this classification ensures higher accountability due to their significant societal impact.
Topics: Artificial Intelligence Digital Services Act (DSA) Online Platforms Policy Regulation