AI outage: Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok are currently down for many users [U]

Update: Service appears to be coming back online for some after about half an hour. Your mileage may vary.

It’s not just you. Claude, ChatGPT/Codex, and Grok are currently experiencing what appears to be a widespread outage for many users.

The outage comes as OpenAI teases the GPT-6 Astra launch

The issue is affecting ChatGPT on the web, mobile, and desktop. Claude is experiencing the same outage, it appears. SpaceXAI has also confirmed that Grok is having a service issue.

The downtime comes as OpenAI is rumored to share news around the launch of its next big model, called Astra, as soon as today. The new model may see OpenAI models upgrade from GPT-5.6 to GPT-6.

The stars are almost aligned. pic.twitter.com/sh7mzc4n4L — ChatGPT (@ChatGPT) September 3, 2026

We’ll update our coverage if we learn more.

Is this like how the Apple Store goes down before the new products show up? @thsottiaux — Blacktop (@blacktop__) September 3, 2026

Resolved: all Claude models are back to normal.

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