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ChatGPT and Reddit now face EU's toughest online safety rules
AI InsightUnder the EU's Digital Services Act, platforms exceeding user thresholds are designated as Very Large Online Platforms, subjecting ChatGPT and Reddit to stricter content moderation, transparency, and risk management obligations. Compared with previous rules that targeted traditional social media, this inclusion of an AI chatbot in the toughest regulatory tier marks the first time generative AI products directly face the EU's systemic online safety regime.Key TakeawayFor the first time, an AI chatbot is subject to the DSA's toughest rules, previously applied only to social platforms.Why It MattersAI products now face compliance costs comparable to major social platforms in Europe, directly affecting deployment and data governance.Who's Affected- EnterprisesOpenAI and Reddit must invest in content moderation, transparency, and risk assessment compliance.
- RegulatorsNeed to oversee AI platform compliance and define specific risks of generative content.
- General UsersMay receive more transparent AI interaction mechanisms and clearer content risk notices.
What's NextWatch for the EU's official designation list, compliance deadlines, and how AI platforms adapt their European services.Importance 70/100