Thursday, 5 February, 2026
Major ChatGPT Outage Leaves Thousands of Users Stranded as OpenAI Probes Issues
A widespread ChatGPT outage has disrupted service for thousands of users globally, with OpenAI confirming significant issues affecting the chatbot's functionality. Users reported persistent errors and an inability to access the platform across web and mobile interfaces. OpenAI is currently investigating the root cause and working on a fix. This incident highlights the growing dependence of businesses and individuals on AI tools for daily productivity.