Meta Platforms Face Global Outages Again

On Wednesday, Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, experienced significant outages affecting users worldwide. According to DownDetector, over 100,000 Facebook users and 70,000 Instagram users in the U.S. reported issues, while WhatsApp saw disruptions for more than 12,000 users. The outages were also reported in Canada, Europe, and Pakistan, causing widespread disruption as users encountered error messages and failed connections. Meta acknowledged the technical issues via a statement on X, assuring users that they were working to restore services swiftly. This incident follows previous outages earlier in the year, highlighting ongoing technical challenges for Meta's services.