Deepseek searches soar after ChatGPT outage
Experts warn against overreliance on one AI platform after outage hits workflows.
ChatGPT users faced widespread disruption on 10 June 2025 after a global outage hit OpenAI’s services, affecting both the chatbot and associated APIs. OpenAI has yet to confirm the cause, stating only that users are experiencing high error rates and delays.
The blackout halted work for many creative teams who rely on the tool to generate content and meet deadlines. While some were stalled, others turned to alternatives, sparking a surge in interest in rival AI chatbots.
Searches for DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI model, jumped 109% to over 2.1 million on the outage day. Claude AI saw a 95% increase in queries, while interest in Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot also spiked significantly.
Industry experts say the incident underscores the risk of overdependence on a single platform and highlights the growing maturity of competing AI tools. While frustrating for many, the disruption appears to be fuelling broader competition and diversification in the generative AI market.
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