Google Gemini Experiences Global Service Outage

On June 10, 2026, Google Gemini faced a major global service disruption that left millions of users unable to access their AI assistant.

ET, the outage affected Gemini across web browsers, mobile apps on iOS and Android, and integrations within Google Workspace.

Users trying to chat were met with 'Error 1076' or 'Error 1099,' preventing them from starting new sessions or viewing past conversations.

By that afternoon, engineering teams successfully implemented mitigations, and services began to stabilize for the majority of users.

While the specific root cause remains undisclosed, industry experts noted that the widespread impact is likely tied to the platform's massive growth, having reached over 900 million monthly active users earlier that year.

As AI tools become deeply integrated into daily professional and personal workflows, such outages highlight the growing reliance on these digital assistants worldwide.