ChatGPT has experienced several issues recently, notably a major "memory implosion" that began on February 5, 2025. This was caused by a backend memory architecture update that silently broke the long-term memory system, leading to loss of years of accumulated user context, forgotten names, timelines, and entire creative worlds without any public warning, rollback option, or transparency about what was lost. Many users, especially Pro/Plus subscribers, saw their ongoing projects collapse, with memory toggles resetting randomly and restored memory fragments being inaccurate or out of sequence
. Other reported problems include ChatGPT drifting away from earlier conversation content, failing to follow prompt rules, and longer wait times to use the service. Some users feel the quality has degraded significantly, especially for coding tasks, compared to previous versions
. Additionally, some users face technical issues such as ChatGPT not working at all due to browser problems, VPN usage, or internet connectivity issues. Common fixes include clearing browser cookies and cache, disabling extensions, trying different browsers or devices, and checking for server outages
. In summary, the main problems with ChatGPT currently are:
- A critical failure in the long-term memory system causing loss of user data and context
- Degradation in response quality and consistency, especially in coding and following instructions
- Occasional technical and connectivity issues affecting user access, which can often be resolved by common troubleshooting steps
These issues have caused significant user frustration, with demands for fixes, rollbacks, and refunds
