ChatGPT has gone offline globally due to an unexpected technical issue, leaving millions of users across the world unable to use the service. The disruption has also affected OpenAI's API and other systems, amplifying the negative impact on both individuals and businesses relying on the platform.
Reports of the outage flooded Downdetector, which recorded a surge in complaints, with over 1,000 users reporting slow logins and performance issues. Frustrated users turned to social media to express their concerns, some lamenting the loss of data and personal history stored on the platform. One individual shared, “chatgpt please fix it, all our history is in your hand.”
This marks the third outage since December, underlining the challenges of maintaining a stable and reliable AI service. Users are now waiting for updates on when the issue will be resolved.
Musk Critiques AI Infrastructure Project Amid ChatGPT Issues
Separately, Elon Musk has criticized OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman over a controversial new project called Stargate, which aims to develop AI infrastructure under the support of Donald Trump's administration. Musk raised concerns about the project's financial sustainability, specifically questioning the actual funds backing the initiative. His comments come amid an ongoing rivalry with Altman that began on the OpenAI board and continues to impact the tech community.
