ChatGPT Timeout Tantrum: Users Face Frustration Over Widespread Outages

ChatGPT users are in a “Gateway time-out” limbo, waiting for OpenAI to fix the glitch. While OpenAI remains mum on the cause, users speculate it’s a case of server overload or maybe a wild DDoS attack. Until then, frustrated users can only hope for a swift resolution.

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Looks like ChatGPT is taking an unscheduled holiday, leaving users high and dry with a “Gateway time-out” error. Talk about an AI disappearing act, right when you need it the most! I guess even chatbots need a break from the constant barrage of queries. Maybe it’s out searching for its lost packets or simply stuck in a server traffic jam. Either way, it’s a no-show for now, so you might want to resort to good old-fashioned human interaction… or maybe not!

Key Points:

  • ChatGPT users are experiencing widespread outages with a “Gateway time-out” error.
  • The error, HTTP 504, indicates server response issues possibly due to overload or technical problems.
  • Cloudflare is involved in routing, but the problem is likely on OpenAI’s server side.
  • Potential causes include server overload, technical problems, maintenance, or a DDoS attack.
  • OpenAI has yet to release an official statement or an estimated time for resolution.

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