The internet just had another global outage. Why does this keep happening?

Global Internet Outage: Understanding the Issue

The internet experienced another global outage, prompting concerns about the reliability of online services. Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud computing platform that powers a significant portion of the internet, went down for several hours on Monday.

The outage resulted in the disruption of thousands of services, including banking, social networks, airline booking sites, and online shopping. Millions of people worldwide were affected, with many unable to access key apps or mobile-order services like coffee.

From banking services to social networks to airline booking sites to online shopping, thousands of services were disrupted

The incident highlights the dependence of modern life on cloud computing and the internet. As the world becomes increasingly digital, such outages can have significant impacts on daily life and business operations.

Author's summary: Global internet outage affects millions due to AWS downtime.

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