Elon Musk recently blamed a “massive DDOS attack” for a delay in his interview with Donald Trump on his social media platform, X. The interview, which addressed topics such as immigration and the US economy, was interrupted by technical difficulties, preventing many users from accessing the chat initially. Despite the delay, around 20 million people have since listened to a recording of the conversation.
The DDOS attack caused the X live audio streaming feature, Spaces, to crash, leaving some listeners unable to access the interview. Musk’s team worked to shut down the interruption, with the interview eventually proceeding after a delay of about 40 minutes.
This is not the first time X has faced technical setbacks under Musk’s leadership. Since purchasing the platform in 2022, Musk has been accused of platforming far-right voices and increasing levels of hate speech. The platform has also experienced financial woes, leading to layoffs and a decrease in user and advertiser numbers.
Despite these challenges, Musk has positioned X as a “free speech” site and has reinstated accounts of controversial figures, including Trump. Last week, Musk and X filed a lawsuit against a group of advertisers for boycotting the platform.
Overall, X has reportedly lost 71 percent of its value since Musk’s purchase, now worth around $12 billion. Critics argue that the platform’s technical mishaps, financial struggles, and controversies under Musk’s leadership raise concerns about its future success.
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