ChatGPT down: AI chat app not working as website goes offline
ChatGPT, the popular AI chat app, is currently experiencing technical difficulties, leaving users unable to utilize its services. Visitors to the website are encountering error pages instead of the usual chat options. Additionally, official apps and integrations associated with ChatGPT are also affected by the outage.
The official status page of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has acknowledged the issue, citing "elevated error rates" and confirming that they are actively investigating the problem. The disruption has led to a surge in complaints on tracking websites like Down Detector, particularly around noon UK time.
Many users have expressed frustration on various platforms, highlighting the impact of being unable to access ChatGPT during work or study tasks. Some individuals have shared their struggles with coding or writing essays without the assistance of the AI chat app.
ChatGPT boasts a massive user base, with over 300 million people using it weekly, as announced by OpenAI's chief executive, Sam Altman. The platform processes more than a billion messages daily, showcasing its widespread adoption and usage.
Launched in 2022, ChatGPT quickly gained popularity, becoming one of the fastest-growing launches in history. Since its inception, OpenAI has continually enhanced the app by introducing new features and systems, exploring paid access options for advanced functionalities.
Besides its standalone application, ChatGPT has been seamlessly integrated into various systems through its API, enabling diverse use cases across different platforms. OpenAI reports that over 1.3 million developers in the US have leveraged the system for their projects. However, the current outage has affected these third-party integrations, causing disruptions across multiple services.
