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EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms Under DSA
Key points
- ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox designated "Very Large" under EU's DSA.
- Designation triggered by exceeding 45 million monthly EU users.
- Stricter rules include content moderation and minor protection.
- Platforms must increase transparency of recommendation algorithms.
- Non-compliance can result in fines up to 6% of global revenue.
New EU Regulations for Major Online Platforms
The European Commission has officially designated OpenAI's ChatGPT, the social media forum Reddit, and the gaming platform Roblox as "Very Large Online Platforms" (VLOPs) or "Very Large Online Search Engines" (VLOSEs) under its Digital Services Act (DSA). This classification imposes a new set of stringent regulations on these services within the European Union.
Criteria for Designation
The designation as "Very Large" is triggered when an online platform or search engine reaches at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU. All three services — ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox — have surpassed this threshold, leading to their inclusion under the DSA's most stringent rules. The platforms have four months to comply with these new obligations.
Increased Accountability and Obligations
Under the DSA, these platforms will face additional obligations, including mitigating risks related to the impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content. They are also required to provide greater transparency regarding how their recommendation algorithms operate. The DSA restricts platforms from targeting ads to minors or using a person's sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or political beliefs for advertising purposes.
Henna Virkkunen, the EC's executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, stated that these designations mean ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox will be held to a higher standard of scrutiny and accountability in the European Union, aligning with their significant impact on citizens and society.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with the DSA's requirements can result in substantial penalties. Platforms found in violation of the regulations could face fines of up to 6% of their global revenue. This move marks a further expansion of the DSA into generative AI, following an investigation into X’s AI chatbot Grok under the same law.
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The European Commission designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as "Very Large Online Platforms" or "Very Large Online Search Engines" under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This designation requires the platforms to comply with stricter regulations within four months due to exceeding 45 million monthly users in the EU, increasing their accountability for content moderation and algorithmic systems.
The European Commission has classified OpenAI's ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large online platforms under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). This designation imposes stricter obligations on these services, including content moderation and protection of minors, with potential fines up to 6% of global revenue for non-compliance.
The European Union has classified ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as "Very Large Online Platforms" under its Digital Services Act (DSA), subjecting them to stricter regulations. This designation requires these platforms to mitigate risks related to minors, user mental health, and illegal content, and increases transparency requirements for their recommendation algorithms.