Description

Additional obligations for ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under Digital Services Act enter into force

On 1 January 2027, ChatGPT becomes subject to the additional obligations for Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), while Reddit and Roblox become subject to the additional obligations for Very Large Online P…

  • Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act, European Commission (Official)

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Concerns
Information Integrity
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development, other service provider, search service provider
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2026-08-31
adopted

On 31 August 2026, the European Commission designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine …

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, ChatGPT becomes subject to the additional obligations for Very Large Online Sear…