Global ChatGPT Outage Sparks Panic: Users Resort to Desperate Measures

ChatGPT Outage Causes Widespread Disruption: Students and Employees Affected On June 10, 2025, a major outage of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT caused significant disruption for students and employees worldwide. Users reported receiving error messages such as "Internal Server Error" and "A timeout occurred," rendering the platform unusable. The outage highlighted the increasing reliance on AI tools in various aspects of daily life. "ChatGPT is at capacity right now," read one error message shown in the video. This message, and others like it, left many users frustrated and scrambling for alternatives. The video features several examples of people affected by the outage. One user, @rubaturunn, is seen visibly distressed, expressing their concerns about the situation. Another user, @asherglean, is shown on the phone, likely calling in sick to work. These examples illustrate the emotional toll of the unexpected disruption. The widespread impact of the ChatGPT outage raises important questions about our dependence on AI and the potential consequences of such technological failures. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of having backup plans and alternative solutions when relying on technology for essential tasks. The creator points out that some people in the comments are even questioning humanity's ability to survive without AI in the long run.