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European Commission Designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox Under the Digital Services Act 3 Minute Read September 4, 2026 Categories: European Union, Online Privacy

On 31 August 2026, the European CommissiondesignatedOpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (“VLOSEs”) and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (“VLOPs”), bringing them within the Digital Services Act’s (“DSA”) most demanding compliance regime. Each service reported at least 45 million average monthly active users in the EU, triggering the threshold…

On August 31, the European Commission designated OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) and named Roblox and Reddit Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Four months from now, these services will have to comply with additional obligations, including that they must:

These designations apply to services reaching over 45 million monthly users in the EU.

BRUSSELS, Aug 31 (Reuters) – The European Commission on Monday said ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox will need to adhere to the EU regulations for very large online platforms and search engines.

The three have been designated Very Large Online Platforms as they reach at least 45 million monthly average users in the EU September 1, 2026 Prefer PocketGamer.biz on Google

Dmytro DzhuhalykAuthor of news articles for the Mezha. I write about things I am actively interested in, namely technology, games, and cinema. 31 August, 16:24

With user bases crossing 45 million in the EU, the three services must now strengthen safeguards against illegal content, protect minors and assess risks to fundamental rights, elections and public security.

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), while Reddit and Roblox have been designated as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The three services declared that they reach at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU, meeting the threshold for designation. 

In this photo illustration, the ChatGPT logo is displayed on a smartphone on May 20, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (AFP Photo)