It's a dark day for search enthusiasts, folks! Microsoft's trusty sidekick, Bing, has gone rogue, leaving a trail of digital destruction in its wake. The search engine's API has flatlined, and it's not just Bing that's feeling the pain.
DuckDuckGo and Ecosia, those plucky alternative search engines, are currently as useful as a chocolate teapot. Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered productivity pal, is stuck in limbo, refusing to load. And ChatGPT Plus subscribers, who thought they were getting a sweet deal with web search capabilities, are now staring at error messages like they're trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded.
But don't worry, it's not the end of the world... yet! The outage has been lingering for over five hours, but our fingers are crossed that the Microsoft ninjas are working overtime to revive their API and restore order to the digital universe.
This little snafu serves as a gentle reminder that our beloved web is precariously perched on the shoulders of a handful of tech giants. When one API goes down, it's like a digital domino effect – many services tumble, and we're left scrambling to pick up the pieces.
So, take a deep breath, grab a snack, and wait for the cavalry to arrive. In the meantime, try using your brain to remember stuff – it's like a muscle, you know!
BREAKING May 23, 2024: Bing's API Goes Dark, Taking Down an Army of Dependent Services!
UPDATE
Microsoft Copilot: The AI-powered productivity powerhouse is currently out of commission.
Bing: The trusty search engine is down for the count, leaving users unable to scour the web for answers.
ChatGPT: The popular chatbot's web search feature is on the fritz, rendering it useless for now.
DuckDuckGo: The alternative search engine, which relies on Bing, is also affected, leaving users with a blank search page.
The outage struck around 3 AM ET on May 23, 2024, with users in Asia, South America and Europe bearing the brunt of the issue. Microsoft's 365 Status account on X (formerly Twitter) is on the case, saying:
"We're on it! Investigating an issue where users can't access Microsoft Copilot. Working to find the root cause. More deets in the admin center under CP795190."
Stay calm, folks! Microsoft's team of digital wizards is working overtime to conjure up a solution. In the meantime, try relying on your incredible human brain to remember stuff – it's like a superpower!
Bing: The trusty search engine is down for the count, leaving users unable to scour the web for answers.
ChatGPT: The popular chatbot's web search feature is on the fritz, rendering it useless for now.
DuckDuckGo: The alternative search engine, which relies on Bing, is also affected, leaving users with a blank search page.
The outage struck around 3 AM ET on May 23, 2024, with users in Asia, South America and Europe bearing the brunt of the issue. Microsoft's 365 Status account on X (formerly Twitter) is on the case, saying:
"We're on it! Investigating an issue where users can't access Microsoft Copilot. Working to find the root cause. More deets in the admin center under CP795190."
Stay calm, folks! Microsoft's team of digital wizards is working overtime to conjure up a solution. In the meantime, try relying on your incredible human brain to remember stuff – it's like a superpower!
Re: BREAKING May 23, 2024: Bing's API Goes Dark, Taking Down an Army of Dependent Services!
It went well for a while but today was a bumpy ride again. There were technical glitches, maintenance updates, and server overloads. Although these are common challenges that online services face from time to time, Bing has been experiencing quiet a lot of downtime. Rest assured that the teams responsible for Bing Copilot are working diligently to resolve these issues and restore full functionality as quickly as possible.