EU Classifies ChatGPT as 'Very Large Online Search Engine' Under DSA
What happened
The European Commission has officially designated ChatGPT as a 'very large online search engine' (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), effective August 31, 2026. This classification subjects OpenAI's service to enhanced regulatory obligations due to its approximately 159.1 million monthly active users in the EU, significantly exceeding the 45 million user threshold.
Why it matters
The EU's application of the DSA to ChatGPT signals a clear regulatory path for large generative AI services. Organizations operating or developing AI services with substantial EU user bases must proactively assess and mitigate systemic risks, covering areas like content moderation, fundamental rights, and disinformation, to ensure compliance within the four-month adaptation period.
Topics
- Digital Services Act
- AI Regulation
- ChatGPT
- European Commission
Articles in this trend
- ChatGPT is no longer just a chatbot in the eyes of Brussels: it is becoming a very large search engine and is now under increased surveillance — L'Usine Digitale
- The EU Imposes the DSA on ChatGPT: A Precedent for AI, a Test for European Champions — La Tribune - Actualités
- Europe imposes new rules on ChatGPT and OpenAI has four months to adapt — Siècle Digital
- ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox Designated Under the DSA — GDPR Local