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Aug 31, 2026

EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strictest Digital Services Act rules

The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as subject to the EU's strictest Digital Services Act regulations after they surpassed 45 million users. ChatGPT is classified as a search engine, marking the first time an AI chatbot has received this designation, while Reddit and Roblox are designated as Very Large Online Platforms. All three companies have four months to comply with the enhanced regulatory requirements.

Aug 31, 20264 sources

EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under strictest Digital Services Act rules

Aug 31, 20269 sources

Aug 5, 2026

Reddit introduces AI-powered moderation tools to reduce karma requirements and improve newcomer access

Reddit is deploying AI-based moderation tools using large language models to help moderators manage communities, with plans to eventually reduce reliance on karma and account-age restrictions that currently limit first-time posters. The expansion comes amid broader changes to Reddit's platform policies.

Aug 5, 20263 sources

Jul 31, 2026

Federal Judge Allows Reddit's Copyright Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI to Proceed

A Manhattan federal judge rejected Perplexity AI's motion to dismiss Reddit's copyright lawsuit, which accuses the AI startup of illegally scraping Reddit's content to train its AI-powered search engine. The ruling allows Reddit's core DMCA claims to move forward.

Jul 31, 20267 sources

Jul 6, 2026

Reddit Deploys AI Tools to Combat AI-Generated Marketing Spam Targeting Chatbots

Reddit is using large language models to fight a new wave of spam where brands plant stealth marketing content on the platform hoping AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini will cite it. The company reports blocking 23 million spam views daily and reducing user exposure to spam by 20%.

Jul 6, 20267 sources