On Monday, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, experienced a service disruption that led to a flurry of complaints on social media. According to the online monitoring platform Downdetector, reports of issues surged at 12:54 PM, and by approximately 1:10 PM, nearly 627 users had lodged complaints, offering a detailed insight into the affected areas.
ChatGPT outage in India
In India, Downdetector reported that nearly 82 per cent of users experienced issues with ChatGPT, 12 per cent with the browser, and six per cent with the app. The tracking site identified Chandigarh, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and several other cities among the affected areas.
Outage impact in the United States
In the US, over 150 complaints were logged on Downdetector by 1:10 PM IST. Of these, 81 per cent of users reported problems with ChatGPT, 12 per cent with the app, and seven per cent with the website. Major affected areas included Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, according to Downdetector.
OpenAI has yet to provide an official statement regarding the cause or expected resolution of the outage. Users were advised to monitor official channels for updates.
(This is a developing story; check for more updates)
