ChatGPT and Reddit now face EU's toughest online safety rules
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as 'very large online platforms' under the Digital Services Act. These services must now comply with stricter EU safety regulations, including content moderation and minor protection, or face significant financial penalties.
Why it matters
This marks a major expansion of EU regulatory oversight into generative AI and social media, setting a global precedent for how tech giants are held accountable for user safety.
Regulation ChatGPT and Reddit now face EU’s toughest online safety rules Explosive growth comes with a new regulatory burden in the European Union.
8 Credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages Credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav OpenAI’s ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher EU rules such as removing illegal content or face potential fines, the European Commission said on Monday, as Brussels grapples with how its existing digital regulation applies to rapidly evolving AI services.
The Commission said the chatbot, social media forum Reddit, and gaming platform Roblox would be classified as so-called very large online platforms under the EU Digital Services Act, its landmark online safety regime.
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