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EU classifies ChatGPT as a search engine under new regulations

The European Union has officially classified ChatGPT as a search engine under the Digital Services Act. This decision means that ChatGPT, and similar large language models, will be subject to stricter regulations and transparency requirements. The classification could impact how these AI models are developed and deployed within the EU. AI

IMPACT This classification subjects ChatGPT to stricter EU regulations, potentially influencing the development and deployment of AI models across the bloc.

RANK_REASON Regulatory decision by a major governing body impacting a prominent AI product. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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EU classifies ChatGPT as a search engine under new regulations

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The EU Has Officially Decided ChatGPT Is a Search Engine https://gizmodo.com/the-eu-has-officially-decided-chatgpt-is-a-search-engine-2000805030 # AI # Tech # R

    The EU Has Officially Decided ChatGPT Is a Search Engine https://gizmodo.com/the-eu-has-officially-decided-chatgpt-is-a-search-engine-2000805030 # AI # Tech # Regulation