The recent Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage caused widespread disruption across the globe, affecting numerous apps, websites, and services. The issue originated in the US-EAST-1 region, impacting platforms like Snapchat, Roblox, and Duolingo, as well as Amazon-owned operations. Experts warn the event highlighted the internet’s dependence on a few key tech companies for critical infrastructure, raising concerns about the potential risks of such concentration. While AWS worked to resolve the issue, officials emphasized the need for diversification in cloud computing to prevent future disruptions to essential services.
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AWS experienced a major outage impacting a wide range of websites and applications globally. The US-EAST-1 region was primarily affected, leading to increased error rates and latencies for numerous services. AI startup Perplexity and Coinbase confirmed AWS as the source of their service disruptions. Amazon.com, PrimeVideo, Alexa, and Venmo were among the services also impacted by the outage.
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