# The First Chatbot on the List: Europe Rules ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine - September 1, 2026

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Published: 2026-09-01T10:46:53+00:00
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The First Chatbot on the List: Europe Rules ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine - September 1, 2026 On August 31, 2026 the European Commission designated ChatGPT a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, the first time an AI chatbot has ever been placed in the bloc's strictest regulatory tier. Chris and Laura unpack why a system that answers questions got filed under search rather than platform, what 159.1 million monthly European users triggered, and what annua...

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