started · updated
OpenAI reports global ChatGPT outage affecting Work module
OpenAI experienced a significant service disruption on Monday, August 31, 2026, affecting its ChatGPT platform globally. The outage primarily impacted the ChatGPT Work module, which is designed for multi-step tasks and project-based workflows.
Users reported high latency, elevated error rates, and an inability to start or continue tasks. While the disruption affected various subscription tiers, Plus subscribers were noted to be among the most heavily impacted. The issues were observed across web interfaces and mobile applications for both iOS and Android.
OpenAI confirmed the incident via its official status page, identifying the root cause and stating that technical teams were implementing mitigation measures to restore stability. Despite the disruption to consumer-facing services and the Work module, OpenAI reported that its backend developer infrastructure, including APIs and Codex services, remained operational.
Entities
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Downdetector recorded approximately 1,283 reports related to ChatGPT during the incident period. www.thetechoutlook.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Users across multiple subscription plans may be unable to start or continue tasks in ChatGPT Work. www.thehubnews.net · www.thetechoutlook.com · www.paranashop.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] OpenAI has identified the root cause of the issue. www.thehubnews.net · www.thetechoutlook.com · www.paranashop.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Plus subscription users have been particularly impacted by the outage. www.thehubnews.net · www.thetechoutlook.com · www.paranashop.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] ChatGPT Work is experiencing elevated error rates and latency. www.thehubnews.net · www.thetechoutlook.com · www.paranashop.com.br