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Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as VLOSE/VLOPs under the Digital Services Act

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act. The designated services must comply within four months, i.e., by January 2027, with additional DSA obligations such as assessing and mitigating systemic risks related to illegal content, minors, well‑being, fundamental rights, elections and public security.

Why it matters: The designations trigger new compliance duties for major online services, extending the DSA’s risk‑mitigation regime to AI‑driven platforms.

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Sources
Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act
European Commission digital strategy news · primary source
History
Sep 28, 2026Announced · Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as VLOSE/VLOPs under the Digital Services Act Sep 28, 2026Published · Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as VLOPs/VLOSE under the Digital Services Act
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Commission
LawDigital Services Act
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 28, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsChatGPT (OpenAI), Reddit, Roblox
Topicssecurity, children, privacy
Datapersonal, children