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Daniel Leufer

Senior policy analyst, AccessNow

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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

EU delays AI Act high-risk rules by a year under US and industry pressure

The European Commission will propose postponing obligations for high-risk AI systems until August 2026, conceding that technical standards are not ready and yielding to lobbying from Washington and tech companies.

By Ana Belić · 19 November 2025 · 8 min read