On December 11th, the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT experienced a worldwide outage. Users from various parts of the globe reported difficulties accessing the platform and using its features.
Most users will see this error message: “ChatGPT is currently unavailable. Status: Identified – We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix.”
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What caused the outage?
While the exact cause of the disruption has not been officially confirmed by OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT, it is speculated that a surge in demand or a technical issue with the servers could have triggered the failure.
When will the service be restore?
According to reports, the outage has lasted approximately an hour and a half. Fortunately, OpenAI teams worked quickly to resolve the issue, and the service was mostly restored by the evening of the same day.
“We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix,” OpenAI said in a post on X.
An outage in June lasted for over five hours, so be prepare
What was the impact of the outage?
The disruption of ChatGPT caused a stir on social media and among users who rely on this tool for various tasks, from generating creative text to research and learning. The growing dependence on AI became evident during this brief period of inactivity.
The outage of ChatGPT reminds us of the importance of stability and resilience of online services, especially those that have become essential tools in our daily lives. It also highlights the need for AI development companies to implement security and redundancy measures to prevent future disruptions.
