EU Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox for Enhanced DSA Scrutiny
- The European Commission designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under the Digital Services Act on August 31.
- ChatGPT was classified as a Very Large Online Search Engine with an average of 159.1 million monthly EU users.
- Reddit and Roblox were classified as Very Large Online Platforms with 57.2 million and 46.6 million average monthly EU users respectively.
- Non-compliance with the DSA can lead to fines up to 6% of global turnover.
- OpenAI Ireland Ltd., provider of ChatGPT, filed a confidential draft S-1 in June, valuing the company at $852 billion.
The European Commission’s designation subjects ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox to heightened scrutiny under the Digital Services Act due to their significant user bases in the EU. These platforms must assess and mitigate risks related to illegal content and user safety by January.
The designation reflects each service’s size rather than any violation of the act, emphasizing their impact on society and accountability standards in the EU market ( Source ).
