ChatGPT is down — Live Updates
OpenAI's chatbot and Sora video generator suffer worldwide outage
Last updated: 7:28:36 AM
Status: Ongoing Outage
Outage Summary
ChatGPT and OpenAI's Sora video generator are currently experiencing a significant worldwide outage, affecting users across multiple regions. The service disruption began at approximately 9:00 AM UTC and is ongoing.
Timeline of Events
9:00 AM UTC
Initial reports of ChatGPT becoming unresponsive
9:15 AM UTC
Widespread reports on social media confirming service interruptions
9:30 AM UTC
OpenAI acknowledges issues on their status page
Current
OpenAI technical team investigating the cause
User Reports
Affected Services
- ❌ChatGPT web interface
- ❌ChatGPT mobile applications
- ❌Sora video generator
- ❌API services for developers
- ⚠️DALL-E image generation (intermittent)
Official Response
"We are aware of the issues affecting our services and are actively investigating. Our team is working to restore functionality as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."
- OpenAI Support Team
Geographical Impact
Possible Causes
Infrastructure Issues
Potential server or data center problems affecting OpenAI's core infrastructure.
Maintenance Gone Wrong
Scheduled maintenance or updates that encountered unexpected issues.
High Traffic Volume
Unexpected surge in user traffic overwhelming system capacity.
What Users Can Do
Check Official Channels
Monitor OpenAI's status page and social media for updates
Be Patient
Avoid continuous refresh attempts that may worsen server load
Use Alternatives
Consider other AI services for urgent tasks
Report Issues
Submit detailed reports if experiencing unique problems
This information is being updated as the situation develops. Stay tuned for further updates.