EU puts ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under stricter rules
ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox now have over 45 million average monthly users in Europe, making them subject to the Digital Services Act.
On Monday, the European Commission announced that US platforms ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox will soon be subject to stricter data protection rules following the attainment of a significant user milestone. With over 45 million average monthly users in the European Union, these three entities are now required to identify and address potential risks associated with illegal content, the protection of minors, and users' mental health.
The Digital Services Act (DSA), which took effect across the bloc in February, has already impacted companies such as TikTok and Meta. ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, is now the first artificial intelligence-powered platform to come under the Digital Services Act's jurisdiction. Additionally, Roblox, a user-generated content gaming platform, has been classified as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) alongside Reddit.
The European Union has intensified its scrutiny of technology giants and social media platforms in recent years, including instructing TikTok to modify its addictive design or face potential exclusion from the bloc.
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