ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, is reportedly experiencing issues, with multiple users worldwide reporting outages and disruptions. The disruptions seem to have started earlier today, with a surge of reports appearing on platforms like Downdetector.

Downdetector, a website that tracks the online service status of various sites, has registered hundreds of user-submitted reports indicating problems with ChatGPT in the last 20 minutes. According to News.Az, The Sun reports that over 600 complaints were recorded. The issue appears to be preventing ChatGPT from responding to user prompts. One user reported, "Chatgpt is not responding to conversations! Never experienced this before...".

The widespread nature of the reported problems suggests a significant outage. Users have taken to social media platforms, such as X, to express their frustration and inquire whether others are also experiencing difficulties.

As of now, OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has not released an official statement addressing the reported outage. The service status page for ChatGPT currently indicates that all systems are "fully operational" and that they are "not aware of any issues affecting our systems". However, this contradicts the numerous user reports and data from Downdetector.

It is unclear whether the issue is limited to specific regions or if it is a global problem. Users are advised to check their internet connections and refresh the page to ensure the problem is not on their end.

This is not the first time ChatGPT has experienced disruptions. Just recently, on September 2, 2025, users reported problems with ChatGPT. The last outage detected for ChatGPT started on September 1, 2025, and lasted approximately one hour.

ChatGPT's popularity has grown since its launch, attracting users from around the world, with India being a major user base. The chatbot's ability to engage in natural language conversations and provide helpful information has made it a valuable tool for various purposes.

The current reported issues highlight the challenges of maintaining consistent uptime and reliability for AI-powered services. High server load, API limitations, unexpected technical issues, and maintenance updates can all contribute to slowdowns or outages.

In related news, OpenAI recently announced the introduction of parental controls for ChatGPT. This decision follows growing concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on young people's mental health. The new controls will allow parents to link their accounts with their teens' accounts, manage features, and receive notifications if the system detects signs of distress. This move comes after a lawsuit filed against OpenAI by a couple who allege that ChatGPT played a role in their son's suicide. OpenAI has confirmed the accuracy of chat logs between ChatGPT and the deceased teen, but stated that they did not include the "full context" of the chatbot's responses.