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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down worldwide
July 24, 2026
Back to all postsOpenAI, the company behind the popular AI model ChatGPT, has confirmed that the platform is currently experiencing worldwide outages. This unexpected downtime has left users unable to access the service, causing disruptions for businesses and individuals who rely on it for a variety of tasks such as customer service, content creation, and project management. The cause of the outage remains unclear, but the incident highlights the increasing dependency on AI tools among Canadian SMBs and the potential vulnerabilities that come with relying on third-party services. As businesses continue to adopt AI, it is crucial for them to have contingency plans in place to minimize disruptions when service outages occur.
Source: BleepingComputer
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