Social media platform X experienced a significant portion of outages, reaching over 30,000 reports by 4:28 p.m. EDT on Friday, with X mobile app and website reported to be the primary sources of outages. A majority of issues involved X’s app, while 37% were linked to X’s website. Outage hours dropped sharply to 1,502 on the same day. Users faced challenges with X’s timeline functionality, inability to receive direct messages, and difficulties in writing tweets. Assistant engineers had to verify 10 of 20 reported issues, leading to 16 symptoms reported, which Musk addressed by requesting immediate confidentiality.
Over the past 44 days, X has undergone several major operational improvements, including ousters and immediate user support. In May 2022, X faced two significant outages: one on May 22, where 6,000 users相继 experienced outages with major technical issues on the site. The second occurred on May 24, with extensive downtime lasting four hours and over 26,000 users reporting outages. In the past, one of the most significant issues with X was a server shift, where a failed server perceived as hardware corruption causedoutages and server performance drops. This winter saw X under 1,000 user outages, with primary reports related to app performance and loading times.
Musk addressed the outages at 4:28 p.m. EDT, which led to a day marked by continued contention over his role as both a government employee and advises to prominent figures, including Trump. The handling of outages has been a challenge for the company due to its reliance on software and hardware, as major issues often arise when swapping servers or due to hardware failures. Musk emphasized his commitment to regular updates and improvements, stating, “I’ve received widespreadPress followed by這一Ught in some ways, but it’s hard to resolve.”
As Musk pivoted at 5:25 p.m. EDT, he made an important announcement: “I’m back to spending 24/7 at Work” after leaving the White House. This decision was a direct response to the outages and the lack of help from his close circle, including shareholders concerned about his focus. While this pivot reflects Musk’s belief in his brand and intellectual property, the backlash from shareholders and Tesla remains unresolved.
The outages from Friday to Tuesday causedKnight线币（Twitter）to become more ，as users directly reported outages related to the platform. This渣 Jub unl affarsity corros membership about the potential damageX’s operations could suffer. While Musk aims to address these issues, shareholders’ concerns about the VP’s time with Trump have appeared increasingly disturbing, prompting legislative delays and increased public criticism. The company’s focus on continuity and user experience, combined with its reputation as a leader in social media, continues to stifle demand in some industries despite the gains made in others.
