Google Gemini is currently experiencing an outage, leaving many users frustrated and unable to access the AI chatbot. The issues began around 6:10 am ET / 11:10 am BST and have persisted for over six hours at the time of writing. Google has acknowledged the problem and is working on a fix, but in the meantime, users are left with limited options. The core issue seems to be a server-side session conflict or 'context overflow' on Google's backend, causing temporary account lockouts. This has led to error messages like 'Error 1099' and 'Error 1076' for users, with some reporting that the chatbot fails to load or respond to prompts. The situation is particularly ironic given Google's recent unveiling of Gemini 3.5 Flash at its I/O developer conference, showcasing its ambitions for agentic AI. While the company has not provided an ETA for the fix, users are left to find workarounds. Some have reported success with logging out and back in, using alternate accounts, or employing 'silly' workarounds like adding a prompt for the president of a nation. However, these solutions are not foolproof, and the overall experience has been frustrating for many. The outage has sparked discussions about the reliability of AI services and the challenges of scaling them globally. As the situation unfolds, users are urged to stay tuned for updates and share their experiences to help others navigate this temporary setback.
