ChatGPT faces tougher rules under EU online safety regime
ChatGPT just got classified as a 'very large online platform' under EU law. Here's what that means for how you deploy it.
Why it matters
EU's Digital Services Act now treats ChatGPT as a systemically important platform, triggering new compliance obligations (content moderation, transparency, audit rights) that will reshape how enterprises and developers integrate it into EU operations and workflows.
The key facts
8 to knowChatGPT designated as 'very large online platform' under EU Digital Services Act
Reddit and Roblox also newly designated under same regime
Regulatory classification triggers stricter compliance requirements
Implications for enterprise deployment, content moderation, and transparency obligations in EU markets
Reddit and Roblox also designated under same regime
Designation triggers enhanced compliance obligations
EU regulatory model may influence global AI governance approach
Published August 2026 — recent policy enforcement
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Reddit and Roblox also designated as very large online platforms under the bloc’s Digital Services Act