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Christel Schaldemose

Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament

Coverage 2 articles

Technology

EU designates ChatGPT as search engine but leaves chat functions unregulated

The European Commission has classified OpenAI's chatbot as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, yet the designation covers only its search-like features, not the conversational uses that dominate daily interaction.

By Ana Belić · 2 September 2026 · 7 min read

Technology

Vance attacks EU tech laws as Soviet-style censorship at Munich conference

US Vice President uses first overseas trip to condemn Digital Services Act and dismiss Russian election interference claims, while European Commission offers restrained defence of its regulatory framework.

By Ana Belić · 15 February 2025 · 7 min read