On October 6, users across India and the United States reported widespread outages on ChatGPT, affecting both mobile apps and browser access.
Key Highlights:
- Outage began around 11:30 AM IST, with peak disruption between 12:00–1:00 PM
- Users faced login failures, blank screens, and delayed responses
- OpenAI acknowledged the issue and is investigating backend server instability
- Reports suggest API endpoints and plugin integrations were also impacted
- Developers relying on GPT-4 for real-time tasks experienced workflow delays
- Social media flooded with memes and complaints, especially from students and coders
- No official timeline for full restoration, though partial access resumed by 2:00 PM IST
- India’s tech hubs Bengaluru and Hyderabad saw the highest volume of user reports
User Tip:
- Clear cache and retry after intervals; monitor OpenAI status page for updates
Sources: Hindustan Times Tech Desk, Business Today, DownDetector India, The Verge AI Tracker, OpenAI Status Monitor