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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down ahead of 'Astra' model launch
September 3, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM
ChatGPT and Codex are experiencing a major outage, with users reporting errors across nearly every major ChatGPT feature.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI confirmed ChatGPT was down hours ahead of the Astra model launch, affecting millions of users worldwide.
- The outage impacted both free and paid ChatGPT subscribers across all platforms.
- OpenAI restored service and the incident did not affect the scheduled Astra model release.