EU regulators in the AI press
2 stories about EU regulators, Sun, 30 Aug 2026 to Tue, 1 Sept 2026, summarized from the 2 AI newsletters that covered them.
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EU classifies ChatGPT as search engine, imposes strict oversight
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.
Prompt Engineering DailyEU AI Act begins first enforcement phase on transparency
European regulators gained access to company information and AI models under the new EU AI Act rules. This initial phase focuses on transparency requirements, with stricter rules for high-risk systems coming later.
The Neuron