As the user base continues to grow and various security controversies continue to escalate, the European Commission is preparing to formally include online gaming platforms Roblox and artificial intelligence applications ChatGPT within the strictest regulatory framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

According to EU standards, services with more than 45 million monthly active users in the EU are subject to this regulation. Both platforms have reported user data that has already exceeded this threshold. EU officials have confirmed that it is highly likely that they will be designated as "very large online platforms" or "very large online search engines," and the relevant designation is expected to be finalized soon.

Once classified, companies will have a four-month compliance buffer period. Their core obligations include significantly increasing the transparency of service terms, advertising delivery, algorithmic recommendations, and content moderation mechanisms; proactively reporting suspected illegal activities to regulators; and conducting comprehensive assessments of systemic risks related to illegal content, child protection, user well-being, and public safety.

In addition, the relevant companies must undergo annual third-party independent audits, establish internal compliance teams, and provide necessary data interfaces to regulatory authorities and trusted researchers. For systems providing recommendation algorithms, platforms must offer non-personalized options that do not rely on user profiles. If companies fail to fulfill their obligations, they may face substantial fines of up to 6% of their global annual turnover.

As a popular interactive space among young people, Roblox has recently faced lawsuits in multiple regions due to insufficient safeguards for minors. Previously, it had introduced age verification and age-based chat protection tools. Meanwhile, as a representative of generative AI, ChatGPT has also faced legal lawsuits in multiple locations due to potential safety risks. Industry analysts point out that this regulatory upgrade will further strengthen the platform's responsibility, marking a key step in enhancing the governance of the online ecosystem.