Thousands of individuals encountered difficulties using ChatGPT this afternoon, with over 7,600 people reporting issues with OpenAI, the platform operator, starting from approximately 3:20 pm. Users faced warnings of “unusual activity detected on your phone” and experienced challenges loading previous chats or initiating new ones. ChatGPT users in the UK confirmed ongoing service disruptions this evening, expressing frustration on platforms like Downdetector. Reports indicated regional connectivity problems, suggesting potential solutions like connecting to VPN networks in Singapore or Taiwan.
A substantial number of complaints emerged from London, Manchester, and Birmingham, with nearly 6,000 users logging issues by 3:52 pm. Users lamented the inability to initiate new conversations on the app, citing error messages like ‘hmmm something seems to have gone wrong’ when attempting to interact within existing chats. Despite encountering issues with the app’s functionality, some users retained their saved conversations, emphasizing the benefits of the paid version for enhanced responsiveness and reduced lag.
Error messages like “Hmm… something seems to have gone wrong” were commonly shared by affected ChatGPT users, while graphical representations depicted a significant surge in reported issues. Data from Downdetector revealed that a majority of the 7,600 OpenAI-related problem reports were linked to ChatGPT usage disruptions. Users expressed frustration at being impeded from initiating or continuing conversations on the platform due to persistent error messages. Opting out of data sharing and tracking practices is possible through specific browser settings, as detailed in the site’s Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.