OpenAI Temporarily Stops Accepting New Signups

OpenAI is facing capacity issues with its popular chatbot service ChatGPT, which uses its GPT 4 model to generate realistic and engaging conversations with users.

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ChatGPT has been down for many users, including those who paid for the premium Plus service, which promises access to the chatbot even when demand is high.

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OpenAI has suspended new signups for ChatGPT Plus and has reduced the number of times users can communicate with GPT 4, citing high demand and an unintentional reduction in available capacity.

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Users have expressed frustration and dissatisfaction with the downtime and the lack of communication from OpenAI, and some have demanded refunds or compensation.

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OpenAI has claimed that it is working to restore the service and to add more capacity in other areas, but has not given a clear timeline or explanation for the problem.

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