Global outage hits OpenAI Thousands affected as ChatGPT goes down

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Global outage hits OpenAI Thousands affected as ChatGPT goes down

A global outage has affected OpenAI’s ChatGPT, impacting thousands of users. The company has acknowledged a rise in error rates, particularly noticed on Tuesday night. As users reported issues through DownDetector, OpenAI stated that it is working on solutions to mitigate these disruptions.

ChatGPT Experiences Degraded Performance

OpenAI confirmed users are facing degraded performance with ChatGPT. An official statement noted, “We have identified that users are experiencing elevated errors for the impacted services.” The company is currently investigating the situation to restore normal service.

Insights from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

This incident comes as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raised alarms among staff, issuing a “code red” alert. An internal memo emphasized the need to enhance ChatGPT’s speed, reliability, and personalization. These steps are crucial, especially as it marks three years since the launch of ChatGPT, which has become a leader in generative AI technology.

Growing User Base and Competition

In recent updates, Altman disclosed that ChatGPT now boasts over 800 million weekly users. Despite this impressive growth, OpenAI is grappling with stiff competition, notably from Google’s latest AI assistant, Gemini 3. The tech landscape continues to evolve rapidly, pressing OpenAI to improve its flagship product further.

Financial Challenges Ahead

OpenAI is valued at $500 billion but currently does not turn a profit. The company has made over $1 trillion in financial commitments to key cloud computing and chip suppliers. This situation raises investor concerns over the sustainability of the AI boom.

Over 800 million weekly users for ChatGPT
Company value: $500 billion
Financial commitments exceed $1 trillion

Altman’s memo also announced a delay in the development of several initiatives, including advertising and AI applications in health and shopping sectors. The company aims to enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities to remain competitive and meet user demands.