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Synopsis
ChatGPT experienced a significant global outage on February 6, 2025, impacting users worldwide. While partial restoration occurred, OpenAI hasn't clarified the cause, leaving users awaiting a full resolution.
ChatGPT, the well-known AI chatbot from OpenAI, suffered a major global outage on February 6 that prevented customers from accessing its services anywhere in the globe. Around 10 AM on Wednesday, February 6, more than 1,400 people registered complaints on sites such as Downdetector, causing a spike in issue reports. More than 98% of these reports specifically mentioned issues with ChatGPT, suggesting a pervasive interruption in the chatbot's operation.
While partial service restoration was observed, OpenAI has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the disruption. Users remain hopeful for a swift resolution, as ChatGPT remains a crucial tool for many worldwide.
Around 90% of the users reported problems with the app, while 8% were facing issues with the website. Login problems were experienced by 2% of the users.
Here's how netizens reacted to the news and shared on social media: