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X's Global Glitch: What's Happening?

USAFriday, January 16, 2026
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X, the social media platform run by Elon Musk, is experiencing widespread issues today. Users around the world are reporting difficulties accessing the service, with significant problems in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta. The outage began around 10 a.m. ET and continues as of now.

Grok Chatbot Also Under Fire

The troubles aren't limited to X. Grok, a chatbot developed by xAI, is also facing user complaints. Recently, Grok has been in the spotlight due to misuse, leading some countries to ban it.

Attorneys General in California and Arizona are investigating Grok. The company has restricted certain uses of the chatbot, which has angered users on the forum r/Grok.

X's Silence on the Outage

X has not issued any statement regarding the outage, which is par for the course. Elon Musk is known for avoiding media engagement. In the past, he even used an auto-responder that sent a poop emoji to journalists. Now, xAI responds to reporter inquiries with the phrase "Legacy Media Lies."

No Quick Fix Expected

It's uncertain when X will resolve the issue. Users are waiting for an update, but X has a reputation for slow responses.

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