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ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU
Monday, August 31, 2026
OpenAI must comply with requirements under the EU's Digital Services Act to mitigate risks related to ChatGPT's impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content. The European Commission designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, a classification that subjects the service to stricter obligations under the regulation.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/986682/openai-chatgpt-eu-dsa