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EU classifies ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine under DSA

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The European Union has classified OpenAI's ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This designation, alongside Reddit and Roblox being labeled as Very Large Online Platforms, subjects these services to stricter regulations. ChatGPT must now comply with rules aimed at mitigating risks related to minors, mental health, and illegal content, with a deadline of December 2026. The EU Commission's decision stems from ChatGPT's ability to search the internet and provide answers based on those findings, exceeding the 45 million monthly user threshold in the EU. AI

IMPACT This regulatory classification will likely lead to increased scrutiny and compliance requirements for AI services operating in the EU, potentially influencing global AI governance standards.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a major jurisdiction against a prominent AI product. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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EU classifies ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine under DSA

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Roth ·

    ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

    OpenAI will soon be held accountable for mitigating risks related to ChatGPT's impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content in the European Union. That's because ChatGPT is now considered a Very Large Online Search Engine under the EU's Digital Services…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    EU targets ChatGPT: New rules are coming

    EU nimmt ChatGPT ins Visier: Neue Regeln kommen https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mobi flip.de/eu-nimmt-chatgpt-ins-visier-neue-regeln-kommen/

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