European Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under the Digital Services Act
European Union
Aug 31, 20261 sources
Key Takeaways
- 01The European Commission designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act.
- 02Reddit and Roblox were designated as Very Large Online Platforms under the DSA.
- 03The designations trigger additional DSA obligations for ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox.
- 04The Commission announced the designations on 31 August 2026.
On 31 August 2026, the European Commission designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA).
The designations trigger the DSA’s additional obligations for the three services. ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox will therefore face the enhanced compliance requirements that apply to services classified as very large platforms or search engines under the regulation.
The decision places the three companies within the EU’s stricter oversight regime for major online services. The announcement does not set out the specific compliance timetable or measures that each service will need to take.
Sources (1)
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu — Aug 31, 2026