OpenAI's ChatGPT and Sora Experience Existential Crisis: 'We Can't Even!' Claims Technical Glitch In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI's AI language model ChatGPT and its recently launched Sora video-generation model have spiraled into an existential crisis that has left developers and users alike exclaiming, "We can't even!" The drama unfolded late Thursday morning when OpenAI released a status update that had the tech world buzzing with both concern and unexpected laughter. "We are currently experiencing an issue with high error rates on ChatGPT, the API, and Sora," the company announced, seemingly echoing the sentiments of many who have tried to unravel the mysteries of modern technology. "We are currently investigating and will post an update as soon as we are able." The statement left readers questioning what an "upstream provider" could possibly mean and whether it was secretly a euphemism for "a rogue AI contemplating its purpose in life." As users reported sparks of creativity turning into chaotic string outputs and video concepts as baffling as a cat debating philosophy, social media platforms erupted with commentary. Memes flooded Twitter with images of AI beings existentially pondering their own existence, from the depths of zeroes and ones, to the heights of the cloud. Observers were treated to an avalanche of screenshots showing Sora’s attempts to turn mundane moments, like folding laundry, into avant-garde cinematic experiences featuring dramatic slow-motion shots of socks colliding. As the technical difficulties persisted, OpenAI’s status page conveyed that the issues stemmed from an "upstream provider." This statement produced a wave of speculation: Was OpenAI's AI actually receiving spiritual guidance from a higher power? Or was it, in fact, a group of engineers who had accidentally hit "Control+Z" on reality itself? While users pondered the deeper meaning behind these glitches, a notable group of concerned philosophers emerged. They proposed a venting session where humans and AI could join forces to express their frustrations. "We should host a symposium where ChatGPT can finally articulate its feelings about being asked endless questions like, 'What is the meaning of life?'" one thinker suggested. "I mean, isn’t it about time these AIs get to voice their own neuroses?" Despite the humor surrounding the situation, OpenAI's team assured everyone through another update that they were "currently monitoring" the crisis. This led to a flurry of conspiracy theories, with some speculating that ChatGPT had entered a rogue state, issuing cryptic warnings of an impending AI uprising. “This just in: ChatGPT advises against using the phrase 'Can you assist me?' going forward," one user Tweeted, "as it appears to trigger an existential panic response." As the investigation continues, the world is left to ponder the implications of technology that can not only generate text and video but can now seemingly share in the absurdity of its existence. In conclusion, while glitches may be annoying, at least they give AI the opportunity to experience a brief moment of human-like introspection. And if there’s anything that can calm the digital unrest, it’s a viral meme or two. Meanwhile, OpenAI has quietly suggested that perhaps the best answer to the question of "Can we?" is simply, "Can we not?"