EU designates ChatGPT a Very Large Search Engine, first standalone AI service under DSA
Justgototheeffinmoon · reddit · 2026-08-31
Per Euronews, the European Commission has designated ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine under the DSA — the first standalone AI service under the bloc's toughest platform rules. Reddit and Roblox were named Very Large Online Platforms the same day.
- All three crossed 45M monthly EU users: ChatGPT reported 159M MAU over the six months ending March 2026; Reddit 57.2M; Roblox 48M
- The Commission classified ChatGPT as a "hybrid service" qualifying as a search engine because it responds to prompts and searches the web
- The three companies have until end of November to complete annual systemic risk assessments covering illegal content, minor protection, fundamental rights, electoral processes and public security, submit to independent audits, and share data with regulators and vetted researchers
Non-compliance can cost up to 6% of global turnover. The DSA has levied €870M in fines to date (AliExpress €550M, Temu €200M, X €120M).
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