Dangerous & Fragile Artificial Intelligence: Microsoft OpenAI ChatBot Outage after the previous crash down of Crowdstrike
ChatGPT down for users globally, OpenAI says “working to roll out a fix”
«Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT is experiencing a global outage, preventing users worldwide from accessing it» The Econimist Times has written a few hours ago.
The outage has affected not only ChatGPT but also OpenAI’s API and Sora platforms.
“We’re experiencing an outage right now. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix. Sorry, and we’ll keep you updated!” OpenAI posted on social media platform X.
The outage has caused widespread disruption, with many firms that rely on OpenAI’s API for their projects also affected. Users have taken to social media to express their frustration and confusion, with many reporting slow login processes and degraded performance.
On july, 2024, global disruption and millions of “blue screens of death” on Windows computers happened due to an incorrect update of the Falcon Sensor cybersecurity software from vendor Crowdstrike, which has published a detailed report on what happened
The Expert Opinion: “AI part of national security strategies amidst Gepolitical Tensions”
by Paolo Pomponi – Italian expert in artificial intelligence
All links to previous Gospa News articles have been added in the aftermath
OpenAI services, including ChatGPT and API, have been hit by a global outage.
The disruption began late yesterday (US time) and is still being resolved. As OpenAI works to restore systems, speculation is growing about what may have caused the outage, including a possible hacker attack, perhaps aimed at destabilizing critical technology infrastructure.
Simple explanation: Imagine your favorite supercomputer has been “blocked.” We don’t know if it happened because someone made a mistake or if someone else (hacker) decided to target it on purpose.
Why is a hacker attack suspected?
Critical moment:
AI technology is at the center of global competition and represents a strategic asset for governments and companies.
Geopolitical signals: In a context of rising international tensions, an attack could be a deliberate action to demonstrate vulnerability or sabotage US control over AI.
Digital Depolarization: The disruption could be part of a broader shift in power, from centralized control to a multipolar technology landscape.
What does it mean for us?
Depolarization 2025: This incident shows that digital power is increasingly distributed and vulnerable to attacks. We need to work towards a more secure and global AI.
CrowdStrike Global Outage Shows the Serious Dangers of a Digitised World. Why China wasn’t Hit
Geopolitical Reflection: Governments need to consider AI as part of national security strategies, protecting it from possible threats.
Paolo Pomponi – Italian expert in artificial intelligence
IATA Group – Artificial Intelligence Arese Territory
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