Is ChatGPT not working for you in India? You’re not alone! Here’s everything you need to know about the current outage and what you can do about it.
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What’s Going On? 🤔
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, is currently experiencing widespread outages across India. Users are reporting various issues including:
- Unable to log in
- Error messages when sending prompts
- Slow response times
- Complete service unavailability
When Did It Start? ⏰
The outage was first reported by users in India at around 5 pm, with many taking to social media platforms to confirm the service disruption.
Who’s Affected? 🌍
- Primary impact in India
- Both free and Plus users experiencing issues
- Affecting web and mobile app versions
Common Error Messages Users Are Seeing 🚫
- “Service Unavailable”
- “Something went wrong”
- “Network Error”
- “Too many requests”
What Can You Do? 💡
Temporary Workarounds:
- Clear your browser cache
- Try using a different browser
- Check your internet connection
- Wait a few minutes and try again
Alternative AI Tools to Use Meanwhile:
- Google Bard
- Claude
- Bing Chat
- Perplexity AI
Is Your Data Safe? 🔒
Yes! This appears to be a temporary technical issue and doesn’t affect user data security.
FAQ: Quick Answers
Q: Is this a global outage?
A: Currently primarily affecting users in India
Q: Will I lose my ChatGPT Plus subscription time?
A: OpenAI typically compensates Plus users for significant downtime
Q: How long do these outages usually last?
A: Most ChatGPT outages resolve within a few hours
Stay Updated
We’ll keep this post updated with the latest information. You can also:
- Check OpenAI’s status page
- Follow OpenAI on Twitter
- Monitor DownDetector for real-time updates
The Bottom Line
While outages can be frustrating, they’re usually temporary. Keep checking back for updates, and consider using alternative AI tools if you have urgent tasks.
