EU toughens ChatGPT regulation with DSA rules
openai's chatbot faces stricter eu rules on minors, mental health, and illegal content. the european commission now considers chatgpt a very large online platform.
the european commission has classified chatgpt, reddit, and roblox as very large online platforms under the eu's digital services act. openai must now comply with stricter rules to mitigate risks related to chatgpt's impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content. the digital services act restricts platforms from targeting ads to minors or using a person's sensitive information for ad targeting. chatgpt, reddit, and roblox have until december 2026 to comply with the rules, which require transparency about recommendation algorithms. the designation means chatgpt will face a higher standard of scrutiny and accountability in the european union.