The European Commission has classified ChatGPT among the largest online platforms. The decision was made under the Digital Services Act, as reported by the authoritative publication Financial Times. Reddit and Roblox were also added to the unified registry. These platforms must now comply with additional strict requirements. Companies will be required to actively remove illegal content. Regulators will demand full protection for underage users. Children's privacy will also be subject to strict oversight.
All three platforms have successfully exceeded the threshold established by law. The monthly audience of each service in Europe surpassed 45 million people. Companies are required to meet the new requirements by the end of December. The new status carries significant financial risks. Violations of the Digital Services Act are subject to substantial fines. The maximum penalty reaches six percent of global revenue. A similar punishment currently awaits the AliExpress marketplace. The European Commission accuses the service of violating European regulations.
European Commissioner for Technology Henna Virkkunen commented on the decision. She noted the close attention being paid to ChatGPT and other services. The platforms exert enormous influence on European society. Regulators will closely monitor their activities. For OpenAI, this means an expansion of European regulatory oversight. The developer of ChatGPT has already responded to the authorities' decision. Company representatives stated their readiness to comply with the additional requirements. The service will continue operating in the European market.
The Digital Services Act is gradually expanding to cover new market segments. Initially, the rules applied only to traditional social networks. Now generative AI systems and gaming platforms have also come under its scope. European authorities are consistently tightening oversight of technology giants. Companies are being forced to adapt their products to local regulations. This requires significant investment in content moderation. Compliance with European standards is becoming a mandatory condition for doing business.