AI Regulation Tightens: ChatGPT First to Face EU's 'Very Large' Platform Rules

ChatGPT has become the first AI chatbot to be designated a 'very large' online platform under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). The move, announced by EU technology chief Henna Virkkunen, means OpenAI's flagship service now faces the same strict regulatory scrutiny as giants like Google and Meta, requiring it to assess and mitigate systemic risks related to illegal content, harm to minors, and electoral processes. This isn't just a Brussels directive; it sets a new...