ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

The European Union has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as "Very Large" online platforms under the Digital Services Act, subjecting them to stricter regulations. OpenAI must now comply with rules that restrict targeted advertising to minors, prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, and require transparency in recommendation algorithms, with compliance required by December 2026. These designations apply to platforms reaching at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU and hold them accountable for mitigating risks to minors, mental health, and illegal content spread.