It’s the first Ice Age for AI, but certainly not the last:
First
ChatGPT is currently unavailable.
Status: Identified - We have reports of API calls returning errors, and difficulties logging in to platform.openai.com and ChatGPT. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix."
Later some of my friends found out:
ChatGPT is at capacity right now
As you read this message, please take a moment to pause and breathe. Notice the sensations in your body and the rhythm of your breath. Remind yourself that you are not alone in wanting to try out ChatGPT. Many others are interested in it as well. Be patient and know that the website is doing its best to accommodate everyone. Trust that the right time for you to try ChatGPT will come. In the meantime, continue to focus on your breath and stay present in the moment.
Check history status at OpenAI’s Status site https://status.openai.com/. See how people freaked out to find alternatives:
Data from Google Trends (popular keyword search).