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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)

The European Union on Monday placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under greater regulatory scrutiny, designating the three services as ‘very large’ digital platforms or search services under the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

The European Commission moved ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox into the top tier of the Digital Services Act on Monday. All three declared that they reach at least 45 million monthly users in the European Union. That figure is the trigger. Each service now has four months to meet a longer list of duties.

The European Commission is tightening regulation of the US-based ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox services, Interfax reported, citing the European Commission’s press service.

The European Union (EU) is widening the reach of its toughest digital rules, bringing ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox into the highest tier of oversight under the Digital Services Act. The three services have crossed the threshold of at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU, triggering stricter obligations that go well beyond routine…

A 45 million-user threshold has triggered broader scrutiny, giving regulators new powers to examine algorithms, safety measures and risks across three major services.