ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox have crossed the 45 million monthly user threshold in the EU, triggering stricter compliance requirements under the Digital Services Act.
The three platforms now face heightened regulatory oversight from European Union authorities after surpassing the user benchmark that classifies them as "very large online platforms" under the DSA framework.
What the threshold means:
Services with 45 million or more monthly active users in the EU automatically qualify for enhanced obligations. This designation carries specific compliance requirements, including content moderation standards, algorithmic transparency, and user protection measures.
ChatGPT's position:
OpenAI's ChatGPT reached the milestone amid widespread adoption of generative AI tools across Europe. The company must now implement DSA-mandated safeguards for AI-generated content and user data handling.
Reddit's obligations:
Reddit Inc. enters the category as the social platform continues European expansion. The company will need to strengthen content moderation capabilities and provide greater transparency around recommendation algorithms.
Roblox compliance:
The gaming platform, popular among younger users, faces stricter child safety and content governance requirements. Roblox must enhance protections for underage users and demonstrate effective moderation systems.
DSA enforcement scope:
The Digital Services Act, which took effect in November 2022, empowers EU regulators to impose fines up to 6% of global annual revenue for non-compliance. Services classified as very large platforms face the most stringent enforcement.
Affected companies must submit to audits, maintain transparency reports, and adapt systems to meet DSA requirements. The EU has already launched investigations into major platforms including Meta, TikTok, and Amazon.
These three companies join a growing list of global tech services subject to intensified EU regulation, marking a shift toward stricter digital governance in one of the world's largest markets.
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