Global ChatGPT Outage: AI Chatbot Faces Disruption, Users Left Frustrated

ChatGPT, the widely-used AI chatbot, experienced a global outage that left millions of users unable to access its services. The disruption, which began around 7 PM ET (5:30 AM IST), also impacted OpenAI’s API and Sora services, creating a widespread inconvenience.

Users attempting to log in were met with an error message stating, "ChatGPT is currently unavailable." The outage affected both free and paid users, sparking frustration among those who rely on the service for personal or professional tasks. Notably, users subscribed to premium plans, including the $20 ChatGPT Plus and $200 ChatGPT Pro memberships, expressed heightened dissatisfaction over the downtime.

After hours of disruption, services have now been restored, and users can once again access ChatGPT and other OpenAI services. OpenAI issued a statement on X, apologizing for the inconvenience and assured users that updates regarding the outage would be provided.

This disruption follows a recent outage that affected Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, highlighting the vulnerability of digital services to large-scale disruptions. Despite the quick resolution, the outage led many users to take to social media, sharing memes and frustrations over the inconvenience