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AI Image Generation Issue within Blackboard LMS

Resolved Minor
March 11, 2026 - Started 3 days ago - Lasted 1 day
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Summary AI Generated

Blackboard LMS experienced a 26.3-hour outage affecting AI image generation functionality across all global deployments, preventing instructors from creating new images while existing images remained accessible. The service provider identified and resolved the root cause, restoring full functionality with improved image quality. All production instances completed rollout and final QA testing, fully resolving the issue.

We are experiencing issues on AI image generation within Blackboard LMS. Instructors receive an error when attempting to generate new images. Previously generated images applied to courses are fine and not effected. We are investigating and working with our service provider towards a solution.

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Latest Updates ( sorted recent to last )
RESOLVED 2 days ago - at 03/12/2026 07:06PM

We can report that the rollout to all production instances and final QA testing is now complete. Image generation is fully restored in all instances of Blackboard LMS. As part of this fix, you may notice an improvement in the generated image quality. If you have any further concerns or still are experience image generation issues, please raise a support ticket through the usual channels.

MONITORING 2 days ago - at 03/12/2026 02:43PM

We have found a fix for AI image generation in Blackboard LMS. This has been through our QA process, the rollout has begun with positive initial signs of service restoration in production instances. We aim to post a final status on this once the rollout process to all instances has completed and post rollout QA is successful.

IDENTIFIED 3 days ago - at 03/11/2026 09:13PM

We have identified the root cause of the issue and are analyzing the options available to us to bring image generation back online. Please bear with us as we work through this. We are 'following the sun' on getting a solution deployed as soon as possible.

INVESTIGATING 3 days ago - at 03/11/2026 04:53PM

We are experiencing issues on AI image generation within Blackboard LMS. Instructors receive an error when attempting to generate new images. Previously generated images applied to courses are fine and not effected. We are investigating and working with our service provider towards a solution.

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