EU classifies ChatGPT as major search engine, triggering stricter DSA rules

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The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the EU's Digital Services Act, subjecting OpenAI to tougher regulatory obligations. The classification means OpenAI must take steps to address risks related to minors, user mental health, and illegal content spread. Reddit and Roblox were simultaneously designated as Very Large Online Platforms under the same framework. The Digital Services Act prohibits covered platforms from targeting ads at minors or profiling users based on sensitive attributes such as religion, ethnicity, or political beliefs. These designations mark a significant expansion of the DSA's reach into AI-powered services.

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