ChatGPT crashes due to the launch of iOS 18.2

OpenAI has confirmed that popular chatbot ChatGPT has experienced a widespread glitch, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world. The problem also affected ChatGPT’s integration with Siri, introduced alongside Wednesday’s release of iOS 18.2.

OpenAI has confirmed that the popular ChatGPT chatbot has suffered a major outage, making the platform unavailable to users worldwide.

ChatGPT crash and user complaints

OpenAI said it has already identified the cause of the failure and is actively working to fix it. However, the exact timeframe for restoration of operation has not been announced yet. Users are experiencing errors when trying to use the service, and in some cases the system automatically logs them out of their accounts.

Today’s iOS 18.2 release brings new features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including improved ChatGPT integration with Siri. This feature allows you to interact with AI directly through Siri’s interface. However, due to a current glitch, the update isn’t working properly for some users.

The update is not working properly for some users.

Possible cause of the problem

OpenAI has yet to reveal details about the cause of the glitch, but it’s speculated that it may have been caused by a massive influx of iOS users testing the new ChatGPT integration. Note that the feature is available for free and does not require an OpenAI account to use. However, iOS users can also subscribe to ChatGPT Plus directly through their device’s settings to get access to premium features.

The feature is available for free and does not require an OpenAI account.

OpenAI is expected to fix the problem soon, but users continue to report glitches for now.