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Brussels will impose stricter rules on ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox platforms because of their impact on millions of users

In the case of ChatGPTs, it has been classified as a "very large search engine" because, according to Brussels, although ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence system, it is also a means of searching the Internet and providing information from websites.

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ChatGPT. Photo: Europa Press

The European Commission has included ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox among the major digital services that will be subject to stricter controls and obligations under the European Union Digital Services Act (DSA).

This law affects services with more than 45 million users per month, legia, the limits on European regulations being considered a "great platform or search engine."

In the case of ChatGPTs, it has been classified as a "very large search engine" because, according to Brussels, although ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence system, it is also a means of searching the Internet and providing information from websites, so the Commission considers it to fall within this category.

Reddit and Roblox, for their part, have been classified as "very large online platforms " . Both allow users to publish content and share it with other people. Reddit functions primarily as a community discussion platform, while Roblox allows users to create and play experiences and games developed by them.

Tighter control over large digital services

As a result of the new designations, these platforms must comply with the rulesof the Digital Services Act , including identifying and reducing the risks that their algorithmic services and systems may pose.

The Commission shall pay particular attention to matters relating to the dissemination of illegal content, the protection of minors, the physical and mental well-being of users, fundamental rights, electoral processes and public safety.

Four months to adapt

The three companies will have four months, untilthe end of November 2026, to meet the additional standards for the largest platforms and search engines.

With these new appointments, the European Commission has 28 large platforms and search enginesunder the specific supervision provided for in the Digital Services Act.

 

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