What happened
On August 31, 2026, the European Commission announced that it had designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) and Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the Digital Services Act. The designations trigger the additional obligations set out in the DSA for very large services.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
- The designations subject the three platforms to heightened DSA compliance requirements, impacting their data handling and AI governance practices.
- Takes effect August 31, 2026.
- It relates to DSA. The regulations library explains what that law requires.
Who is affected
technology platform ChatGPT Reddit Roblox
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
- Schedule or refresh the risk or impact assessments this calls for.