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ChatGPT Faces Tougher EU Rules
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, requiring it to meet stricter privacy, content removal, and transparency standards with compliance due by December 2026.
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You must prepare for tougher EU rules on AI platforms like ChatGPT now, as the new designation brings higher scrutiny and compliance costs that could affect your EU market access.
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1 source · 2 Sep 2026
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