Global Outage Hits OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Users Worldwide Left Disconnected

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one of the world’s most popular AI-powered chatbots, experienced a significant global outage on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The downtime left millions of users without access to the service, prompting widespread reactions across social media platforms. The disruption affected not only ChatGPT but also Sora, OpenAI’s text-to-video generator.

According to OpenAI’s official status page, the issue began with elevated error rates that made it difficult or impossible for users to interact with the platforms. As engineers worked to diagnose the situation, users turned to social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), using the hashtag #ChatGPTisdown to share memes and humorous commentary about the disruption.

The outage was first recorded by Downdetector, a website that tracks service interruptions, around 2:45 a.m. ET. By mid-morning, the issue had become widespread, affecting users across major regions including Europe, North America, and Australia. Reports flooded in from individuals and businesses who rely on the tool for everyday tasks and content generation.

At approximately 10 a.m. ET, OpenAI issued an update stating they had identified the root cause of the problem and were actively working on a mitigation strategy to restore services. The exact technical issue has not yet been detailed, but the company reassured users that resolution efforts were underway.

This outage highlights the growing dependence on AI tools like ChatGPT in both professional and personal environments. As AI continues to integrate deeper into daily digital routines, service disruptions like this serve as a reminder of the importance of infrastructure stability and timely communication from service providers.

Source: Business day