URGENT UPDATE: A significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) has disrupted major online services, including Snapchat, Signal, and Perplexity, early this morning. The outage, confirmed by AWS’s status page, impacted 35 tools within the cloud infrastructure, raising alarms across the digital landscape.
As of October 2, 2023, users reported widespread issues with not just social media platforms, but also communication services like Zoom, fitness app Strava, and even Amazon’s own voice assistant, Alexa. DownDetector, a service tracking online outages, has recorded a surge in reports from affected users attempting to connect.
In a statement on social media, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI startup Perplexity, confirmed the ongoing disruption: “The root cause is an AWS issue. We’re working on resolving it.” His acknowledgment underscores the ripple effect of this outage, affecting not just individual users but businesses relying on AWS for their operations.
The ramifications of this outage are being felt globally, with users expressing frustration and concern over the reliability of cloud services. As businesses and individuals alike depend on these platforms for communication and connectivity, the urgency for a swift resolution is paramount.
Authorities are yet to provide a detailed explanation for the outage, and Business Insider has reached out to Amazon for comment on the matter. The tech giant has not yet issued a public statement regarding the cause or estimated time for resolution.
As this story develops, users are encouraged to stay informed about the status of their favorite online services. Reports are expected to continue rolling in as the situation evolves throughout the day.
For those looking for updates, this is a developing story. Check back for the latest information as it becomes available.
