EU classifies ChatGPT as a search engine, triggering DSA compliance rules for startups
The European Commission has officially classified ChatGPT as a search engine under the Digital Services Act (DSA), extending the law's obligations to any company using OpenAI's API. Businesses must now publish transparency pages, log user queries, appoint a compliance officer, and implement misinformation filters, among other requirements. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to 6% of global revenue or €10 million, whichever is higher. The rules apply regardless of whether ChatGPT is used in a chat or search-style interface, as the EU considers any information-retrieval response subject to DSA oversight. Startups are advised to begin compliance steps immediately, with some deadlines as short as seven days from the ruling.
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