On Monday afternoon, service on the social network X, owned by Elon Musk, was restored after a significant outage. Reports indicated that users worldwide faced difficulties accessing posts and functionalities. This outage was reported around 1530 GMT and followed a spike in complaints noted by Down Detector approximately two hours earlier.
Details of the X Outage
Netblocks, a connectivity monitoring service, identified the problem as “international outages.” They clarified that the disruptions were not linked to local internet issues or government filtering. Users from various countries, such as France and Thailand, experienced difficulties accessing the platform.
Previous Outages
This incident was not isolated. Netblocks shared information about similar issues affecting X on previous occasions, including February 9 and February 1. The latter date coincided with the day after the Super Bowl in the United States.
Company Background and Recent Changes
Elon Musk formerly known for his ventures with Tesla and SpaceX, acquired Twitter in 2022, subsequently rebranding it to X. Following the acquisition, significant workforce reductions occurred. Musk merged X with xAI, a company focused on developing AI technologies, including the Grok chatbot.
Future Plans for X and xAI
There are plans for xAI to merge with SpaceX. This new combined entity is anticipated to go public in the summer of this year. The integration aims to leverage the technological advancements of both companies, potentially enhancing X’s offerings in artificial intelligence and social networking.
- Outage Report Time: Around 1530 GMT
- Monitoring Service: Netblocks
- Countries Affected: France, Thailand, among others
- Previous Outages: February 1, February 9
- Parent Company Changes: Acquired by Elon Musk in 2022
- Anticipated IPO: Summer 2023
This recent service disruption highlights the challenges X faces in maintaining its platform’s reliability amid significant operational changes. Users are hopeful that adjustments within the company will lead to improved service stability in the future.
