ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok Are Down

It is apparently not a good day for AI chatbots, as ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok are all down or experiencing issues for many users. OpenAI's status page acknowledges issues across ChatGPT and Codex, while Grok's website notes that it is currently experiencing issues as well. Likewise, Anthropic's status page indicates Claude is experiencing elevated errors. All of the companies are investigating the issues. Popular StoriesFree ChatGPT Users Get Unlimited Text Chats and GPT-5.6 LunaThursday August 6, 2026 11:52 am PDT by Juli CloverOpenAI today said it is making GPT–5.6 Luna the default model for Free and Go ChatGPT users, giving them access to a newer, more capable model to replace GPT–5.5 Instant. The company is letting Free and Go users access unlimited text chats, with no text-based rate limits. Limits will still apply for file uploads, images, and other ChatGPT tools. There's also a new Think button coming that...OpenAI's ChatGPT Speaker Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00 pm PDT by Juli CloverOpenAI's upcoming AI device is a hockey-puck-sized, doughnut-shaped smart speaker with no display, reports Bloomberg. The product is meant to be easy to carry around with one hand, and it will have "moving parts that help give it personality," along with a price tag around $300 to $400. Bloomberg describes it as an AI-centric device that will stand out from current smart speakers. There are...OpenAI Announces ChatGPT for Teens With Built-In Safeguards and Learning PromptsTuesday August 18, 2026 8:04 am PDT by Tim HardwickOpenAI is adding a ChatGPT mode for teenagers that includes parental controls, enhanced content safeguards, and a focus on learning. ChatGPT for Teens is "designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence," said the company in a blog post announcing the feature. The feature includes learning-focused starter prompts for facilitating studying,...