GoKawiilEU designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox as very large online platforms under DSA
The European Commission classified OpenAI's ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large online platforms under the Digital Services Act after each surpassed 45 million monthly EU users. This status brings tougher requirements including removing illegal content and safeguarding minors' privacy and security, with a deadline of end of December to comply.
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This marks Brussels extending its strictest online safety framework beyond social media into generative AI chatbots, following an existing DSA probe into X's Grok. Non-compliance risks fines up to 6 percent of global revenue, signaling the EU's intent to regulate AI services with the same rigor as traditional platforms.
- ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox now must meet the EU's highest DSA compliance tier.
- Firms face fines up to 6% of global revenue for non-compliance by December.
- The move extends DSA oversight into generative AI, following the Grok investigation.
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