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The New Theme at WPCult
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WordCamp Denver 2009 Boradcast
Well hello to everyone, hope you are going to have a great weekend! I am heading to Denver Colorado tonight for the first WordCamp. I have decided to help out some here a bit, and I will be using my web cam to broadcast live inside the Denver Art Museum. Plus I am video recording with my HDD camera, so that someone can put all the video together in the end and publish it to WordPress TV
Morning Update:
Looks like there is not a good location to broadcast live from the morning session. Will have to wait till the afternoon.
Afternoon Update:
Got in the technical meet late, didn’t get a very good seat against the wall in the corner. So the angle of broadcast would not work so good. Also uStream isn’t picking up my web cam 🙁
I beleive you can view the rest of WordCamp Denver (Blogger Trac) at http://bitwirelive.com
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A new look for wpcult
I have been really busy on putting together a custom theme for this site. And while I do love WooThemes’s THiCK Theme by Matt Brett, I feel that a custom theme suited to the sites needs would fit better.
Things to expect to come the WPCult:
- A new custom theme built on Justin Tadlocks, Hybrid Theme.
- A forum.
- New Advertisement locations and application, with really cheap & low prices.
I hope you are as exited as I am. Please if you see the site in maintenance mode, drop by again real soon!
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OpenAI Tackles DDoS Attack-Induced Outages on ChatGPT and API Services
OpenAI’s ChatGPT and API services experienced a series of disruptions over a 24-hour period due to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The company promptly addressed the issue and restored services. The outage highlighted the importance of contingency plans for those relying heavily on AI tools.
In a recent turn of events, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, along with its API, Labs, and Playground services, experienced a series of disruptions over a 24-hour period, prompting concerns among its extensive user base.
OpenAI’s Response to Service Interruptions
OpenAI promptly reported the outages affecting ChatGPT and API users. These glitches manifested in various forms, ranging from login difficulties for logged-out ChatGPT users to delayed response times due to unusually high demand. Concurrently, Google Bard also faced similar service disruptions early Wednesday.
Resolution of DDoS Attack
As per OpenAI’s incident report, these outages were attributed to abnormal traffic patterns, indicative of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The company swiftly implemented fixes and monitored the situation to ensure service restoration.
The Role of Anonymous Sudan
Reports emerged that the DDoS attack was claimed by Anonymous Sudan. The group publicized their involvement via their Telegram channel, sharing screenshots of error messages from ChatGPT and explaining their motives behind the attack.
Impact on New Features and Custom GPTs
Initially, the outages were suspected to be linked to the new features introduced across OpenAI’s platform on DevDay, particularly concerning the recently released custom GPTs. The issues, however, were resolved shortly after the updates were rolled out.
User Experiences During the Outage
Throughout the day, ChatGPT users encountered a variety of error messages, signaling high demand and server issues. These included login issues for logged-out users and general access blockages to ChatGPT. Users attempting to create new custom GPTs also faced several error messages.
External Confirmations of the Outages
Independent sources like Downdetector and Checkhost recorded multiple reports of outages on ChatGPT’s website and app over the last 24 hours, confirming the widespread impact of the disruptions.
Timeline of the Outages
The outages began on the night of November 7, with partial service interruptions. The situation escalated on November 8 at 5:42 AM PST, leading to a significant outage across ChatGPT and the API. OpenAI’s engineering team quickly responded with a series of fixes to mitigate these issues.
OpenAI’s Commitment to Uptime
Despite this rare disruption, OpenAI maintains a 99% uptime for its services. The recent incident highlighted the complexities of maintaining large-scale AI services and the importance of swift responses to such challenges.
Implications for AI Tool Dependence
For those relying heavily on AI tools for content creation, data analysis, and automated customer service, the robustness of systems like ChatGPT is vital. This outage serves as a reminder of the need for contingency plans to tackle unexpected downtime.
Exploring ChatGPT Alternatives
During the outage, many users turned to alternatives like Google Bard and Claude.ai. However, these services also experienced problems, underscoring the challenges faced by AI-driven tools in ensuring consistent service availability.
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WPThemeSupport
February 23, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Nice clean layout, though I would have made the main navigation a bit taller along with the font and making it a bit brighter. Otherwise, I like all the other implementations that you have done.
One thing though, your contact form isn’t showing up 😉
Frosty
February 24, 2009 at 9:09 am
Thanks for the response, I still have some minor CSS tweaks, and will take that into account. I will check out the Contact form, Thanks.
Frosty
February 24, 2009 at 10:06 am
Looks like I fixed the problem. Well I had the help of Justin Tadlock. Who pointed out an issues with text filters inside the Hybrid Theme. Check out the fix.
WPThemeSupport
February 24, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Hah, I would check out the fix but seems as though you have to be a registered “exclusive” member to read his replies.
What a joke…..
Frosty
February 26, 2009 at 9:21 am
I will write a post on how to fix this issue.
Frosty
February 26, 2009 at 11:50 am
Check out this post.