X Faces Widespread Outages Globally

Elon Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced significant outages on Monday, affecting users worldwide. The disruptions began early in the morning and persisted intermittently throughout the day. Reports on Downdetector showed peaks of over 40,000 users encountering issues, primarily on the app.

The cause of these outages remains unclear. They coincided with critical events, such as the start of NFL free agency, creating further inconvenience for users. The platform's challenges were tracked extensively on websites like 'allestörungen.de,' highlighting the global nature of the problem.

X, acquired by Musk for $44 billion, has faced scrutiny over its performance and strategy, particularly with criticisms directed at its chatbot's implementation. Despite these setbacks, competitors like Mastodon have remained stable, adding pressure on X to resolve these persistent issues.

As of late morning, some users reported regaining access, but the situation remains fluid. X has yet to provide an official explanation for the outages, leaving users and experts alike awaiting further developments.