URGENT UPDATE: A significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is disrupting numerous online services, including Snapchat, Signal, and Perplexity, as of October 23, 2023. Reports confirm that at least 35 AWS tools are impacted, leading to widespread service interruptions early this morning.
According to DownDetector, a platform monitoring online outages, additional services utilizing AWS infrastructure, such as Zoom, Strava, and Alexa, are also experiencing significant issues. This outage is affecting users globally, causing frustration and disruptions in communication and productivity.
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI startup Perplexity, took to X to confirm the outage: “The root cause is an AWS issue. We’re working on resolving it.” This statement underscores the immediate impact on various businesses and their reliance on AWS for critical operations.
The impact of this outage is already being felt, as many users are unable to access essential features of their favorite applications. The situation is still developing, with users eagerly awaiting updates and solutions from AWS.
As of now, Business Insider has reached out to Amazon for further comments regarding the outage. This situation continues to unfold, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
For those affected, it is advised to stay tuned to official channels for updates. The ripple effects of this outage could extend throughout the day, highlighting the vulnerabilities in our reliance on cloud services.
Check back here for the latest developments on this urgent situation.
