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EU Tightens Grip on AI: ChatGPT Faces New Rules
31 Aug
Summary
- ChatGPT now faces stricter EU safety rules and legal scrutiny.
- Reddit and Roblox join ChatGPT as 'very large' digital platforms.
- Platforms have four months to comply with Digital Services Act obligations.
The European Union has designated ChatGPT as a "very large" online platform, subjecting the AI chatbot to significantly increased legal scrutiny and safety rules. This marks the first time an artificial intelligence chatbot has received such a designation. Alongside ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox have also been labeled as "very large" online platforms, reflecting their substantial impact on EU citizens and society.
These platforms must now comply with additional obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), a key piece of legislation aimed at regulating Big Tech. This includes assessing and mitigating systemic risks associated with their services, such as the spread of illegal content, negative effects on minors, and threats to fundamental rights and public security. They have a four-month deadline to implement these measures.
This move underscores the EU's stepped-up regulatory enforcement against major digital services. Similar actions have targeted platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the bloc's commitment to holding large online players accountable for their societal impact.
