Commission weighs DSA VLOP status for ChatGPT search
The Commission is assessing whether ChatGPT’s EU search usage surpassing the DSA threshold triggers VLOP obligations for its search functionality.
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Facebook, Instagram and TikTok violate DSA obligations on moderation and data access
EU finds Meta and TikTok likely in breach of DSA rules on illegal content reporting, user redress, and researcher data access, exposing them to fines up to 6 percent of global revenue.
General Court upholds Zalando DSA very large online platform designation
General Court upholds the Commission’s DSA designation of Zalando as a very large online platform, endorsing the 83+ million active recipients metric and rejecting legality and proportionality challenges.
European Media Freedom Act enters into force
EMFA’s platform duties hinge on a workable MSP definition, with the Commission’s forthcoming guidance set to determine how VLOPs verify professional media while excluding bad faith actors and addressing influencers.
Poland urges EU Commission to probe X’s Grok AI chatbot under Digital Services Act
Poland has formally requested the European Commission to investigate X’s AI chatbot Grok for potential Digital Services Act violations after reports of antisemitic and defamatory content.
French Authorities Target Social Media for Adult Content Regulation
France is moving to classify certain social media platforms as porn sites, requiring strict age checks under new rules, despite complex EU digital law challenges.
EU Commission Investigates Adult Sites for DSA Child Protection Violations
The European Commission is investigating major adult platforms for DSA breaches on minors’ protection, while Member States target smaller sites and advance EU-wide age verification solutions.
Disinformation Code Adopted into EU’s Digital Services Act
The integration of the Code of Practice on Disinformation into the DSA framework strengthens compliance measures for major platforms, addressing disinformation while upholding free speech and transparency.
Digital Services Act Reporting Obligations Approaches
The EU’s Digital Services Act requires hosting services, online platforms, VLOPs, and VLOSEs to publish detailed transparency reports by February 16, 2025, with varying disclosure requirements.
Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance
The EU intensifies scrutiny of Shein under the Digital Services Act, demanding transparency and data access to ensure compliance with consumer protection and algorithmic transparency rules.