OpenAI Confirms ChatGPT Outage, Affects Users Worldwide
• OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a major outage starting at approximately 8 PM ET on August 19,
• The issue affected users globally, including in the US and Europe, preventing them from signing in, creating accounts, or loading chats. The outage also impacted OpenAI's API, with 12 endpoints listed as having issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem and worked on implementing a mitigation. By 9 PM ET, the service was fully restored.
Impact & Risks
The outage disrupted access to ChatGPT for users worldwide, affecting both individual and business operations reliant on the platform. Such incidents highlight the risks of over-dependence on AI tools and the need for robust contingency plans.
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