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

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the DSA, citing each service’s reach of at least 45 million EU monthly users. The designated services must comply within four months (by January 2027) with additional DSA obligations, including risk assessment and mitigation of systemic risks to minors, well‑being, fundamental rights, and public security.

Why it matters: The designations trigger new DSA compliance duties for major online services, affecting their risk‑management and user‑protection obligations.

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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
LegislatureEuropean Commission
LawDigital Services Act
StatusPublished
PublishedSeptember 28, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox
Topicschildren, security, algorithmic discrimination, privacy
Datapersonal, children