ChatGPT subject to tightened EU rules alongside Reddit and Roblox
The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox on its list of very large online platforms. As a result, OpenAI faces the first set of tightened requirements under the Digital Services Act for an AI chatbot.
What happened?
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large online platforms and search engines (VLOP/VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This decision was made during 2023 when the user numbers for these services surpassed the threshold of 45 million monthly active users in the EU. Consequently, ChatGPT becomes the first generative AI chatbot to be subject to these stricter regulations.
Key facts
| Tröskelvärde för VLOP i EU | 45 miljoner månatliga aktiva användare |
|---|---|
| Tillämpat regelverk | Digital Services Act (DSA) |
Why it matters
The classification as a VLOP imposes significantly higher demands on companies regarding the mitigation of illegal content, disinformation, and systemic risks. For OpenAI, this means they must conduct independent audits and report on how their AI models manage systemic risks and protect minors.
Who is affected?
The decision affects parent companies OpenAI, Reddit, and Roblox, which must now meet tougher EU requirements regarding content moderation and risk management. Meanwhile, European and Swedish users gain stronger consumer protection, increased transparency regarding recommendation algorithms, and better safeguards against harmful content.
Impact on the EU
As this decision was made by the European Commission and falls under the Digital Services Act, the tightened requirements apply directly across the entire EU, including Sweden. This entails higher standards for transparency management and the auditing of risks for European users.
What else you should know
The VLOP/VLOSE designation means that platforms have four months from the date of publication to comply with the stricter requirements of the DSA, including submitting their initial risk assessment reports to the European Commission.
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