Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act

European Board for Digital Services · 2026-08-31 · EU · verified record

Themes: Online marketplaces · Online platforms · Search services

Ecosystems: EU Digital Services Act

Today, the Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These services declared that they reach at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU and thus meet the threshold for designation. Following the notification of the designations, these services have four months, i.e. by the end of November 2026, to comply with the additional DSA obligations for VLOPs and VLOSEs, such as assessing and mitigating the systemic risks stemming from their service an

Today, the Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These services declared that they reach at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU and thus meet the threshold for designation. Following the notification of the designations, these services have four months, i.e. by the end of November 2026, to comply with the additional DSA obligations for VLOPs and VLOSEs, such as assessing and mitigating the systemic risks stemming from their service and algorithmic systems related to the dissemination of illegal content, the negative effects on minors, users’ physical and mental well-being, fundamental rights, electoral processes and public security. Find further information about: - Supervision of the designated very large online platforms and search engines under DSA - Digital Services Act – main aspects of the regulation - User rights under …

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