A Sudden Silence from ChatGPT
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot loved by millions, went offline today, June 10, 2025, leaving users across the globe frustrated. From students to coders, people faced error messages like “Conversation not found” and “Something went wrong” for over six hours. The outage, reported widely in India, the US, and the UK, turned X into a storm of complaints and funny memes as users vented their woes.
What Happened?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, confirmed the issue on its status page, saying, “We’re seeing high error rates and delays across ChatGPT and our API.” The trouble started around 2:36 AM ET (12:06 PM IST) and affected the chatbot, its API, and even Sora, OpenAI’s video tool. By evening, OpenAI said it found the root cause and was working on a fix, but no clear timeline was shared. Some users in India reported slow responses from models like GPT-4o-mini, while others got no replies at all.
India Feels the Heat
In India, where ChatGPT is a go-to for students, developers, and businesses, the outage hit hard. A Delhi student tweeted, “Was prepping for exams with ChatGPT, now I’m stuck! #ChatGPTdown.” A Bengaluru coder shared, “My project’s on hold because ChatGPT won’t respond. Paid for Plus, and this happens!” Downdetector logged over 1,000 complaints from India alone, with 93% tied to ChatGPT errors.
Why Did It Crash?
OpenAI hasn’t spilled the details, but experts point to possible causes like server overload, software glitches, or issues with a cloud provider. Past outages, like one in December 2024 linked to Microsoft’s data center power failure, hint at similar troubles. Some X users speculated about cyberattacks, but there’s no proof. One user joked, “ChatGPT’s down because it’s tired of answering my silly questions!”
Memes Take Over X and Instagram
As frustration grew, X and Instagram became a playground for memes. Users shared GIFs of crying babies and sinking ships, with captions like “ChatGPT ghosted me!” and “Me refreshing ChatGPT every 5 seconds.” Another posted a meme of a confused John Travolta from Pulp Fiction, saying, “When ChatGPT says ‘error’ but you paid for it.” The hashtag #ChatGPTdown trended globally, mixing humor with irritation.
Impact on Users
The outage disrupted work and study for many. A Mumbai freelancer emailed, “I use ChatGPT to draft client proposals. Today, I’m stuck doing it manually!” Students like Megan from the US, who rely on ChatGPT for exam prep, called it “a nightmare.” Even YouTubers felt the pinch, with one saying, “Can’t make thumbnails without ChatGPT. This is costing me!” OpenAI’s 500 million weekly users, including many in India, felt the void.
What’s Next?
OpenAI is scrambling to fix the issue, with updates promised on its status page. For now, users are trying workarounds like switching to other AI tools such as Google’s Gemini or Perplexity, which stayed online. In India, where ChatGPT’s free and paid plans are hugely popular, users hope for a quick recovery. One X post summed it up: “ChatGPT, come back! My homework’s waiting!”
Stay Calm and Wait
If ChatGPT isn’t responding, check OpenAI’s status page or Downdetector for updates. Try refreshing the app, switching browsers, or using incognito mode, though these may not help during a major outage. For Indian users, patience is key until OpenAI gets things back on track. Meanwhile, the internet’s meme fest keeps the mood light amid the chaos.
Last Updated on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:21 pm by Hemang Warudkar | Published by: Hemang Warudkar on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:21 pm | News Categories: Latest, Technology, Trending
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