OpenAI ChatGPT Experiences Global Outages and Slowdowns

OpenAI's ChatGPT, a leading AI chatbot, began experiencing significant performance issues on the morning of June 10, 2025. Users worldwide reported slow response times, error messages, and complete outages. These disruptions started around 3AM ET and affected multiple regions globally.

The chatbot often displayed a message stating, “Hmm…something seems to have gone wrong,” signaling backend difficulties. Platforms like Downdetector and social media channels such as X and Reddit saw a surge in outage reports, highlighting the widespread impact.

OpenAI's status page confirmed elevated error rates and latency issues affecting not only ChatGPT but also the Sora text-to-video AI tool and OpenAI APIs. By 5:23AM ET, the status was updated to indicate a partial outage, with some users still able to access the services, albeit with degraded performance.

Interestingly, the outage was not universal. While many users faced difficulties, others reported no issues, suggesting a partial and regionally varied impact. OpenAI is actively investigating the root cause but has not yet provided a timeline for full restoration.

Why These Outages Matter

ChatGPT has become a critical tool for developers, businesses, and creatives who rely on its AI capabilities for everything from customer support to content generation. Interruptions like these highlight the challenges of maintaining high availability in complex AI systems that serve millions globally.

This incident serves as a reminder that even industry-leading AI platforms are vulnerable to technical setbacks. It underscores the importance of robust infrastructure, real-time monitoring, and contingency planning to minimize user impact during outages.

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