OpenAI has apologised to its 200 million active users following a global outage of ChatGPT, which occurred shortly after its integration into Apple's latest software update.
The outage coincided with the launch of ChatGPT's integration into Apple's Siri across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, though OpenAI has not confirmed a direct link between the two events.
During the disruption, users attempting to access ChatGPT's API encountered messages stating, "ChatGPT is currently unavailable" and "OpenAI has identified the issue and is working to roll out a fix.”
The outage also affected OpenAI's video generation model, Sora.
By 3:53 AM UTC on 12 December, OpenAI reported that traffic to ChatGPT and Sora had "largely recovered."
The outage was first reported at 11:07 PM UTC on 11 December, according to Downdetector data.
Within 30 minutes, reports peaked at over 1,500 before gradually subsiding.
This marks at least the fourth network failure for ChatGPT since June, following similar incidents in both June and August.
The disruption comes as OpenAI and Apple deepen their collaboration.
Apple''s Siri can now leverage ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence, enhancing its ability to respond to complex queries, including questions about photos and documents.
These new features also enable users to utilise ChatGPT's visual intelligence capabilities, offering insights into places and objects around them.
Currently, these integrated functionalities are available on iPhone 15 models and newer devices.
The recent ChatGPT outage has sparked widespread disruption, with users flooding X to voice their frustration and share humourous memes.
An X (formerly known as Twitter) user noted:
“I am so dependent on ChatGPT. I am doomed that it is down.”
A second chimed in:
“ChatGPT is down and I don't know what to do with my life.”
For those relying on ChatGPT to prepare for exams, the situation has hit particularly hard, as memes highlighting the struggle resonate deeply.
And where do users turn to confirm whether ChatGPT is down?
According to social media consensus, the answer is clear: they head straight to X.
AI systems, from virtual assistants to predictive algorithms, are deeply integrated into how we communicate, learn, work, and even make decisions.
While these tools enhance efficiency and convenience, over-reliance on them poses significant dangers.
While AI is undeniably transformative, over-dependence on these tools could undermine resilience, creativity, and autonomy in the long run.
Balancing AI integration with a commitment to developing human skills, robust contingency plans, and a focus on ethical AI use is essential to mitigate these risks.
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