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EU Commission designates ChatGPT as VLOSE and Reddit, Roblox as VLOPs under DSA

On August 31, 2026, the European Commission announced that it had 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 designations trigger the additional obligations set out in the DSA for very large services.

Why it matters: The designations subject the three platforms to heightened DSA compliance requirements, impacting their data handling and AI governance practices.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
European Commission Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox Under the Digital Services Act
Hunton Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog · primary source · Sep 4, 2026
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Commission
LawDigital Services Act
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 4, 2026
EffectiveAugust 31, 2026
OrganisationsChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox
Topicstransparency, risk assessments