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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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The WordPress Logo
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The release of Galleria, a gallery child theme of Hybrid
As the WordPress community grows, so does the amount of available themes. Galleria is a gallery-style child theme for WordPress built on the Hybird theme framework. Originally, this theme was created by Chirs Wallace for the Thematic theme framework and released at Smashing Magazine.
So I am excited to announce another theme release from WPCult and Frosty Web Designs. A few days back, I came across this post at Smashing Magazine.
Just recently we asked you to let us know what theme you would like us to release next. Among numerous comments we found many request for a gallery-theme that could be particularly useful for portfolios and showcases. At the very same time Christopher Wallace has been designing an advanced gallery-WordPress-theme for the design community and Smashing Magazine’s audience. And today finally we are proud to release it – for free, of course.
Well, I liked this theme, and while I am a big fan of the Thematic theme, I know there are many out there who love Hybrid. Hybrid is Justin Tadlocks theme framework, which can be downloaded for free at http://themehybrid.com/themes/hybrid.
Just an FYI, this site is running hybrid as a parent theme. 🙂
So…
I contacted Chris and told him of this theme port I would be doing. After a few days of modifications, bug fixes, and styling, the theme is ready for public release.
While Galleria shares a few qualities with his sibling, the differences are notable in the style, color, and layout throughout the theme, including the theme options.
More info
For more info and documentation, refer to the readme.html file included in the download or visit the Galleria theme page.
Some features
- dynamic image re-size on a single page.
- WordPress 2.7 compatible
- Built on the Hybrid framework
- jQuery hover effects
- jQuery scrolling effects.
- ‘Save to Delicious’ link
- ‘Tweet This’ link
- Flexible footer widget area
Download [download#5#format=2]
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The new design in progress
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