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TNB Tech Minute: ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Face Tougher EU Regulation

Aug 31, 2026 · 2m

Summary

The EU designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large platforms under the DSA, imposing strict safety obligations. SB Energy’s draft IPO reveals $5.5 billion in OpenAI warrants and planned data center leases. Meanwhile, SLB agreed to acquire thermal management firm Kelvian for $4.1 billion to support its data center expansion. The segment concludes with an IBM ad focusing on practical AI integration.

Topics discussed

IBM AI results: Resolving 94% of HR questions EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under DSA DSA obligations and potential fines for tech giants Newscorp content licensing partnership with OpenAI SB Energy IPO and $5.5B OpenAI warrants SLB acquires Kelvian for $4.1B for data centers Sign off and repeat of IBM AI success story
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