Widespread Outage Strikes Elon Musk’s Platform X
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is currently experiencing widespread outages affecting users globally. Reports on DownDetector indicate that tens of thousands are facing difficulties accessing the platform. Major cities impacted include New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Details of the Outage
The outage reportedly began around 10 a.m. ET and continues to persist. Many users have expressed frustration as they struggle to load the platform.
Issues with xAI’s Grok
In addition to platform outages, users are encountering problems with Grok, xAI’s chatbot. Although fewer reports have surfaced regarding Grok, some users are still experiencing challenges.
- Grok has faced controversy due to non-consensual sexualized imagery created by users.
- Countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia, have outright banned the chatbot.
- Investigations are ongoing in several countries, including California and Arizona.
Changes in Usage Policies
As a response to the controversy, the company has limited Grok’s functionality. Users on the r/Grok forum have reported dissatisfaction due to restricted capabilities, particularly regarding the creation of NSFW content.
Efforts to obtain comment from X have been unsuccessful. The company’s reluctance to engage with the media is well-known, and they often respond to inquiries with automated phrases or dismissive remarks.
As updates unfold, users and observers are urged to keep an eye on further developments regarding the outage and Grok’s functionality on Elon Musk’s platform.
