ChatGPT Temporarily Down: OpenAI Addresses Global Outage – Latest Updates
OpenAI widely used AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently unavailable for users around the globe. OpenAI has recognized the disruption and stated that they are actively looking into the problem. This outage account appears to have two separate facets. The issue seems to primarily center on OpenAI’s website, whereas the mobile app appears to be operating smoothly.
When users attempt to reach the ChatGPT website, they face a “Bad Gateway” error, indicating a server-side problem. Yet, when interacting with the app and inquiring, “ChatGPT, are you there?” it replies quickly, stating, “I’m present and prepared!” “What do you require?” The application can effortlessly manage follow-up inquiries.
ChatGPT Temporarily Down
Downdetector, a site that monitors these disruptions, is alive with users filing error reports and discussing their experiences in the comments area to help clarify what could be malfunctioning with ChatGPT. For the majority of web users, the chat history of the chatbot, which contains earlier prompts and inquiries, is presently unavailable.
We’ve updated custom instructions to make it easier to customize how ChatGPT responds to you.
With the new UI, you can tell ChatGPT the traits you want it to have, how you want it to talk to you, and any rules you want it to follow. pic.twitter.com/BaXaqAw5cE
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) January 17, 2025