Microsoft scrambles to fix global outage without recovery timeline

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Microsoft is scrambling to recover from a massive outage affecting its services, with no timeline for full restoration. The company attributed the disruption to a "technical issue," ruling out a cyberattack or artificial intelligence as the cause. The outage has impacted Microsoft applications used by hundreds of millions of people, according to NBC News’ Christine Romans. The company has not provided further details on the technical problem or when services will be fully restored. This incident follows a separate nationwide ground stop that brought America’s airports to a standstill, highlighting broader technological vulnerabilities. Microsoft continues to work on recovery efforts as users face widespread disruptions.


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