ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude all went down at the same time
OpenAI's ChatGPT, xAI's Grok, and Anthropic's Claude are back online after they all began experiencing issues around the same time on Thursday. At about 11AM ET, ChatGPT started returning error messages for users trying to use the chatbot, with its status page saying there were "elevated errors across ChatGPT and Codex." In addition to preventing…
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Summary
ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude experienced simultaneous outages on Thursday, disrupting services for millions of users. OpenAI's ChatGPT reported "elevated errors" affecting conversations, logins, and features like image generation. Anthropic's Claude chatbot also faced issues. The widespread disruption occurred as OpenAI prepared to announce its new AI model, Astra. All services eventually returned online.
Why it matters
This concurrent outage highlights the fragility of current AI infrastructure and its reliance on shared components or vulnerabilities. It directly impacts consumers and developers using these leading AI chatbots for daily tasks and creative work. Unlike a specific model launch, this event underscores the operational risks for all major AI providers. Users now face uncertainty about service reliability, a critical factor as AI becomes more integrated into workflows. Future focus will be on how companies like OpenAI and Anthropic bolster their systems against such widespread disruptions.
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Rated low: routine. Worth knowing, not worth rearranging your day for.
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Questions people ask
- What happened to ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude?
- All three AI chatbots experienced significant outages on Thursday, preventing users from accessing their services. ChatGPT reported "elevated errors" affecting multiple features.
- When did the outage occur?
- The issues began around 11 AM ET on Thursday. Services were back online later that day.
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