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EU designates Roblox as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act (translated)
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Under the Digital Services Act, the European Commission has designated ChatGPT as a very large online search engine, and Reddit and Roblox as very large online platforms. All three services reported at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU, meaning they must fulfil additional obligations within four months of the designation notice, by January 2027. These obligations include assessing and mitigating systemic risks involving illegal content, impacts on minors, physical and mental health, fundamental rights, electoral processes, and public security.
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Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act
Source: 歐盟執委會 Digital Strategy
Sakigarasu's Take
The designation gives players more leverage to ask platforms to explain themselves and deal with risks, and it may also change what content minors can access. Players get a clearer route for holding platforms accountable; platforms, in turn, must take responsibility for the consequences of their recommendations and community management.
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