# Ask HN: Why are OpenAI, Claude, and Grok simultaneously down? Coincidence? > Source: > Published: 2026-09-03 15:07:01+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: Why are OpenAI, Claude, and Grok simultaneously down? Coincidence? 5 points by halcdev 15 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments https://status.openai.com https://status.claude.com https://status.x.ai help codazoda 9 minutes ago | next [–] I kinda assume it's because one went down and a large amount of work shifted to another. I'm also aware that they have overlap in some areas on data centers. reply convivialdingo 10 minutes ago | prev [–] The Thundering Herd has thundered, apparently. reply Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: