ChatGPT, the AI-powered chat tool developed by OpenAI, recently encountered a temporary outage, leaving users unable to access its services for several hours. The disruption was reported by numerous users across the globe, leading OpenAI’s Status page to confirm the incident. While OpenAI classified the incident as “major,” the precise cause of the outage has not been disclosed.
According to reports from Downdetector, a website that tracks outages, the outage began at approximately 6:19 PM GMT. During the disruption, an overwhelming majority of users, approximately 92%, reported an inability to connect to ChatGPT. However, both OpenAI’s Status page and Downdetector now indicate that the chat tool has been restored and is fully operational.
OpenAI has provided a timeline of the outage on its Status page, which details the period of disruption and the subsequent resolution. The page currently reflects that the issue has been remedied, and normal usage of ChatGPT has resumed. The specific technical problems faced by users, such as conversation history and new conversation issues, have been identified and are in the process of being resolved.
It is worth noting that TOI-GadgetsNow, when checking the service after the restoration, confirmed that ChatGPT is functioning without any apparent issues.
FAQ
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is an AI-powered chat tool developed by OpenAI that enables users to engage in interactive conversations with an artificial intelligence model.
How long did the recent outage of ChatGPT last?
The recent ChatGPT outage lasted for approximately two hours and thirty-seven minutes.
What caused the outage?
The exact reason behind the outage has not been officially disclosed by OpenAI. However, the company is actively addressing the technical issues faced by users to ensure uninterrupted service.
Is ChatGPT currently operational?
Yes, OpenAI has resolved the issues, and ChatGPT is back online, functioning normally.