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.
The European Commission announced on Monday that US platforms ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox must adhere to stricter data protection rules following their surpassing of a significant user benchmark. With more than 45 million average monthly users in the European Union, these three entities are now required to evaluate and minimize potential hazards associated with unlawful content, safeguarding minors, and users' mental health.
Implemented in February, the Digital Services Act (DSA) has thus far been enforced on entities like TikTok and Meta, with ChatGPT marking the first AI chatbot to fall under its purview. Classified as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP), Roblox and Reddit now face heightened scrutiny from EU regulators. As the owner of ChatGPT, OpenAI is also subject to European AI regulations.
In recent years, the EU has intensified its examination of major technology firms and social media platforms, such as imposing demands on TikTok to alter its addictive design or face potential exclusion from the bloc.
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