OpenAI's ChatGPT Outage Affects Thousands, Impacts iOS 18.2 Siri for 30 Minutes

Nov 9, 2024, 12:38 AM

ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users. The service was down for approximately 30 minutes, impacting the integration with iOS 18.2's Siri. Users reported encountering 'Bad Gateway' errors, and the issue was widely discussed on social media platforms. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, acknowledged the issue, stating that despite improvements in reliability, there is still work to be done. The outage raised concerns about the reliability of AI technologies and their integration into everyday applications. The service has since been restored, but the incident highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining the stability of such widely-used AI platforms.