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EU classifies ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine under DSA

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The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act, alongside Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). This classification, triggered by reaching at least 45 million monthly users in the EU, imposes new obligations on these services. ChatGPT must now assess and mitigate systemic risks related to illegal content, user well-being, and fundamental rights, highlighting the rapid integration of AI assistants into the digital infrastructure. AI

IMPACT This classification imposes new compliance requirements on AI services, potentially influencing future AI development and deployment strategies in the EU.

RANK_REASON Regulatory classification of a major AI product by a significant jurisdiction. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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EU classifies ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine under DSA

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/by_lector ·

    The EU just classified Reddit and ChatGPT as “very large” services under the Digital Services Act

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>The European Commission announced today that Reddit and Roblox have officially been designated as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), while ChatGPT has been designated as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE).</p> <p>To qualify, a service ha…

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