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ChatGPT, Roblox to fall under strictest EU rules for platforms
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ChatGPT and Roblox will face stricter scrutiny under the EU's Digital Services Act due to exceeding 45 million monthly users in the bloc. ChatGPT will be classified as a "very large search engine," while Roblox will be designated as a "very large online platform."
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- Praise: Some commenters argue that stricter regulations might finally hold billion-dollar corporations accountable, which is long overdue for the industry.
- Concern: Many see the EU's regulations as a business-hostile overreach, potentially stunting innovation and driving companies away.
- Concern: Skeptics doubt the effectiveness of fines, suggesting they are too small to actually encourage compliance among major players like OpenAI.
- Concern: There's a strong sentiment that platforms like Roblox perpetuate predatory practices, with concerns about child safety and gambling behavior being rampant.