Global reach: X extends influence across numerous nations
Elon Musk's social media platform, formerly known as X, encountered a global outage on a widespread scale. Thousands of users reported difficulties accessing the site and app, according to alloutages.de, with over 2500 incidents reported at around 3 pm. The issues prevented users from sending posts and updating timelines.
While the specific cause of the outage remains unclear, Netblocks reported outages for some users for the second time this week. International problems were not caused by internet disruptions or filterings in specific countries. Analysis suggests a data center outage, yet a precise nature of the issue has yet to be disclosed.
Rumors of a fire in a data center in Oregon, as reported by Wired, have circulated, though no official confirmation has been given by the platform or Elon Musk. Reports from local media state that a fire occurred in a battery room at the data center on Thursday (local time).
In March of this year, X experienced a similar outage that Musk described as a "massive cyber attack." However, the recent outage in May was specifically linked to a data center failure instead. Despite affecting users worldwide, including those in India, the US, and other countries, the platform managed to recover and resume operations.
Sources: ntv.de, jwu/dpa, Wired.com
The global outage experienced by Elon Musk's social media platform (formerly X) is under investigation, with speculations pointing towards a data center issue, much like the incident in March this year. Meanwhile, unverified reports of a fire in a data center in Oregon have circulated, yet no official confirmation has been received.
The platform, known for its combination of technology, social media, and entertainment, faces challenges in maintaining its performance, leading to multiple outages and leaving users across the USA, India, and other countries seeking uninterrupted access.
