ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, experienced a significant outage today, leaving users unable to access the service.
Users first reported the issue on social media platforms and outage-tracking websites. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has confirmed the outage and is working to resolve the problem.
We're experiencing an outage right now. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 12, 2024
Sorry and we'll keep you updated!
The company posted a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, "We're experiencing an outage right now. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix. Sorry, and we'll keep you updated!"
While the exact cause of the outage remains unknown, users cannot access the chatbot and receive error messages indicating the service is unavailable. This disruption has impacted a wide range of users, from students and researchers to businesses and individuals who rely on ChatGPT for various tasks.
As of now, OpenAI has not provided an estimated time for when the service will be fully restored. Users are advised to stay updated on the latest information from OpenAI's official channels.
Also Read: Meta apps including Facebook, Instagram face global outage
Earlier, Thousands of users worldwide, including in Pakistan, reported disruptions on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, late last night.
According to Downdetector.com, a real-time platform outage tracker, nearly 1,000 users in Pakistan reported issues with Meta services around 11 pm. Meanwhile, WhatsApp experienced disruptions with 2,259 complaints registered since 10:52 pm. Instagram, also owned by Meta, recorded over 1,200 outage reports within the same timeframe.
Some Facebook and Instagram users took to the rival platform X to report encountering errors such as "something went wrong." Meta acknowledged the issue in a brief statement on Facebook, stating, "We’re working on getting this fixed as soon as we can."
