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ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox to face the EU's strictest platform rules
ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox are set to be subject to the European Union's most stringent platform regulations under the Digital Services Act. These rules will impose stricter obligations on these online services.
Roblox's reported user numbers will make it subject to additional EU legislation for regulating social networks
Roblox may be classified as a very large online platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act, following its announcement of over 45 million monthly active users in the region. If designated, Roblox would be required to identify and mitigate systemic risks, including those related to illegal content and the protection of minors. The EU Commission is currently reviewing Roblox's user numbers for a potential future designation.
Roblox and ChatGPT will reportedly have to suck less thanks to the EU's Digital Services Act
Roblox and ChatGPT are reportedly set to be designated as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) under the EU's Digital Services Act. This designation will impose stricter regulations on both companies, requiring increased transparency in their terms of service, advertising, content moderation, and recommender systems. They will also need to identify and mitigate systemic risks related to illegal content, fundamental rights, and user well-being.
EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal
The European Commission has determined that Meta Platforms' social media services, Facebook and Instagram, are in violation of the Digital Services Act due to their 'addictive' design elements. This ruling indicates that the platforms' user interface and engagement strategies are considered illegal under the new EU regulations.
The EU is investigating Snapchat over possible child protection breaches
The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Snapchat for potential breaches of the Digital Services Act concerning child protection. Regulators are examining whether the platform adequately safeguards minors from grooming, illegal drug access, and age-inappropriate content, questioning the effectiveness of its age verification system. The EU is also investigating reporting mechanisms for illegal content and accounts, and how user data is recommended.
EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content
The European Commission has accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos of failing to adequately prevent minors from accessing adult content, violating the Digital Services Act. The platforms' current age verification methods, such as single-click declarations and content warnings, are deemed ineffective. The EC is demanding robust, privacy-preserving age verification systems and has warned of potential fines up to six percent of global annual turnover if non-compliance is confirmed.