OpenAI’s ChatGPT Experiences Outages Amid Suspected DDoS Attacks
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has been facing intermittent outages recently, and the cause might be more alarming than expected. Reports suggest that the service has been targeted by Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which have caused disruptions in its operations.
The trouble began earlier this week when users started experiencing periodic outages on Wednesday. OpenAI acknowledged and addressed these issues promptly, but the underlying cause remained unknown. However, an anonymous user named Anonymous Sudan claimed responsibility for the attack in a Telegram post. The motive behind the assault was reportedly OpenAI’s alleged support for Israel during the ongoing conflict. The individual also announced their intention to target any American company.
Though it is uncertain if the current outage is linked to the previous attack, OpenAI has confirmed that both the ChatGPT chatbot and API are experiencing disruptions. The company is actively working to resolve the issue but suspects that it could be due to another DDoS attack. Visitors attempting to access ChatGPT are greeted with a message stating, Our systems are a bit busy at the moment, please take a break and try again soon. Consequently, the service remains unavailable at present.
Fortunately, while ChatGPT is down, not all services relying on the chatbot are affected. Users can still utilize Bing AI, which heavily integrates ChatGPT. Therefore, individuals seeking alternatives in the absence of ChatGPT must explore other sources to address their needs.
The repeated outages and suspected DDoS attacks highlight the vulnerabilities faced by AI-powered services such as ChatGPT. OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the disruptions demonstrate their dedication to resolving the issue and restoring the service promptly. As investigations continue, it remains to be seen whether the current outage is directly connected to the previous attack. In the meantime, users eagerly await the return of ChatGPT and the seamless assistance it provides.
