OpenAI’s ChatGPT was Down Globally: Here’s What Company Said
OpenAI’s ChatGPT was Down Globally: Here’s What Company Said
By Srishty Kumari | Updated Aug 16, 2024, 4:59 PM IST
OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a brief global outage last night, affecting users worldwide, including India. The company confirmed that the issue was reported between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM PDT. Read more details inside.
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, experienced a significant global outage last night, leaving millions of users unable to access the service. The disruption sparked widespread discussion on social media as users expressed frustration and shared memes about the outage.
Downdetector, a platform that tracks website outages, reported a surge in complaints about ChatGPT at around 9:45 PM. The issue affected users worldwide, impacting productivity and creativity for many who rely on the AI tool for various tasks. Over 470 reported problems, with 80% experiencing issues specifically with ChatGPT, 17% with the website, and the remaining 3% with the App.
OpenAI acknowledged the problem on its status page, stating, “We are currently investigating elevated error rates on ChatGPT.” The company provided no immediate details about the cause of the outage or an estimated time for restoration.
While the exact reason behind the disruption remains unclear, experts suggest that factors such as increased server load, technical glitches, or even a cyberattack could be potential culprits. OpenAI has a history of experiencing technical difficulties, although the extent of this outage was particularly noticeable.
The incident highlights the growing reliance on AI services and the potential impact of disruptions on users and businesses. As AI continues to integrate into various aspects of our lives, ensuring the reliability and stability of these platforms becomes increasingly crucial.
OpenAI eventually resolved the issue and restored ChatGPT services to normal operations. The company has not yet provided a detailed explanation of the outage or steps taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Downdetector, a platform that tracks website outages, reported a surge in complaints about ChatGPT at around 9:45 PM. The issue affected users worldwide, impacting productivity and creativity for many who rely on the AI tool for various tasks. Over 470 reported problems, with 80% experiencing issues specifically with ChatGPT, 17% with the website, and the remaining 3% with the App.
OpenAI acknowledged the problem on its status page, stating, “We are currently investigating elevated error rates on ChatGPT.” The company provided no immediate details about the cause of the outage or an estimated time for restoration.
While the exact reason behind the disruption remains unclear, experts suggest that factors such as increased server load, technical glitches, or even a cyberattack could be potential culprits. OpenAI has a history of experiencing technical difficulties, although the extent of this outage was particularly noticeable.
The incident highlights the growing reliance on AI services and the potential impact of disruptions on users and businesses. As AI continues to integrate into various aspects of our lives, ensuring the reliability and stability of these platforms becomes increasingly crucial.
OpenAI eventually resolved the issue and restored ChatGPT services to normal operations. The company has not yet provided a detailed explanation of the outage or steps taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.