1 September 2026
EU classifies ChatGPT as search engine, imposes strict oversight
First reported
The Decoder ran this on , a day before the next source picked it up.
- The European Commission designated ChatGPT a very large search engine under its Digital Services Act, triggering new compliance requirements for OpenAI.
- ChatGPT must meet obligations by end of December 2026, including risk assessments, transparency reports, researcher data access, and illegal content reporting mechanisms.
How it was covered
Reported by The Decoder