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The European Commission designated ChatGPT as a very large online search engine under the Digital Services Act.

The European Commission designated ChatGPT as a very large online search engine, making it the first AI chatbot to receive this status under the Digital Services Act. The Commission also designated Reddit and Roblox as very large online platforms, as both services have at least 45 million average monthly users in the European Union.

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Under these new designations, ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox must now identify and mitigate systemic risks related to illegal content, the protection of minors, and the mental and physical well-being of users. The services are required to undergo independent audits at least once a year and share data with the Commission and national authorities. Additionally, the services must provide as recommender option that does not rely on profiling and maintain a public archive of advertisements where applicable. The Commission gave the platforms four months from the notification to comply with the additional obligations. If a service remains below the 45 million monthly user threshold for a full year, the Commission has the authority to revoke the designation.

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