Elon Musk's Live Stream with Donald Trump Faces Technical Difficulties Amid Claims of DDoS Attack
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 00:44
Technical Issues During High-Profile Live Stream
Elon Musk was set to interview Donald Trump on X’s platform when the live stream faced considerable challenges. Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
- Stream Delays: The live stream was plagued by interruptions and was inaccessible to many users.
- DDoS Attack Claim: Musk attributed the failures to a massive DDoS attack on X.
- Testing Preparations: Prior to the event, the system was tested with 8 million concurrent listeners.
- Delayed Start: The live stream eventually began at 8:40pm ET, 40 minutes late.
Conclusion
This incident is not isolated, as past high-profile live streams on X have also encountered similar issues, raising questions about the platform's capability to handle large-scale events.
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