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Grok Down, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into the X platform, was reported down by users across multiple regions on Friday, with widespread complaints of failed responses, loading errors, and disrupted access. According to user reports and outage trackers, the disruption affected both Grok and core X services, limiting access on web and mobile platforms.
Reports that Grok Down began surfacing within a short time window, with users stating the AI assistant was unable to process prompts or return responses. Many also reported being logged out of X or unable to refresh timelines, suggesting a broader platform-level issue rather than an isolated chatbot failure.
Outage monitoring service Downdetector recorded a sharp spike in problem reports, with complaints concentrated in the United States, Europe, and parts of Asia. Users cited error messages, blank screens, and repeated request failures when attempting to use Grok.
X, formerly known as Twitter, has increasingly promoted Grok Down as a core feature for premium users, integrating the chatbot directly into the platform’s interface. The AI system is developed by xAI, a firm founded by Elon Musk, who also owns X.
Neither X nor xAI immediately issued an official statement explaining why Grok Down or providing a timeline for full service restoration. Users continued to report intermittent access, with some able to reconnect briefly before experiencing renewed disruptions.
The outage underscores the growing reliance on integrated AI tools within major social media platforms, where a single technical failure can affect both communication services and AI-driven features simultaneously.
As of the latest updates, Grok availability remained inconsistent for users in several regions. The story is developing.
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