Is ChatGPT down? Users report disruption in OpenAI's chatbot

93% users are unable to access ChatGPT website, while 6% users are experiencing issues while accessing app and 1% with API
OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023. — Reuters
OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023. — Reuters

ChatGPT on Thursday is reportedly experiencing a major outage in the United Kingdom (UK, as users report disruption with OpenAI's chatbot. 

According to Downdetector, a website that tracks online service status, multiple users have reported, having issues with the AI chatbot. 

As per the platform, 93% reports were made regarding the ChatGPT website, while 6% were about the app and 1% about the ChatGPT's API. 

— Downdetector
— Downdetector

However, the San Francisco-based AI firm has yet to make any official statement regarding the exact resolution time of the ChatGPT outage.

It should be noted that this is not the first time ChatGPT has faced an outage, as problems arise for the AI chatbot when a major update is expected or when there is heavy traffic on the platform.