ChatGPT outage sparks global meme fest as users react online

in.mashable.com December 27, 2024, 10:01 AM UTC

OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a global outage last night, affecting many users, especially in the United States. The company confirmed the issues and reported that the service was down for a few hours. Users took to social media to share their frustrations and humor about the situation, creating a wave of memes. OpenAI later announced that the service was almost fully restored and thanked users for their patience. The outage led to widespread reactions, with many users joking about having to think for themselves. Comments included humorous takes on productivity and the challenges of using the AI tool.


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