Users report massive disruption to online service X
By 7.40 a.m., the problems had been rectified in most countries. X did not initially comment on the disruption.
Ever since billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter in October 2022, the online service has been plagued by disruptions. Immediately after the takeover, Musk fired Twitter's top management and around half of its employees.
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- On Twitter, Elon Musk publicly acknowledged the recent malfunction and apologized to the more than X million users in the USA.
- From his personal account, Musk assured the users that his team was working around the clock to prevent future malfunctions and improve the service's stability.
- Despite the malfunction, Musk remained optimistic about Twitter's future, tweeting that he still believes in the potential of the online service and its impact on global communication.
- Reportedly, the recent malfunction was the result of a software glitch, which had also affected other online services worldwide, including X.
- Some users, however, expressed concerns about the stability of Twitter under Musk's leadership, with some commenting that the frequent disruptions could harm their business operations and negatively impact their online presence.
Source: www.stern.de
