SMRTR TechSep 2, 2026Reddit

ChatGPT Is Now A "Very Large Online Search Engine" In The EU

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The European Commission officially labeled ChatGPT a "very large online search engine" under the Digital Services Act, making it the first AI chatbot to receive this designation. With roughly 159.1 million average monthly users in the EU, OpenAI now faces stricter rules, including annual audits, risk assessments, and data sharing with regulators. Reddit and Roblox received similar designations, and all three services have four months to comply.

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