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Are we too reliant on technology? Questions arise after Microsoft's widespread outages

Are we too reliant on technology? Questions arise after Microsoft's widespread outages

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15 lis 2026, 12:16News
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Microsoft experienced a widespread outage lasting nearly 24 hours this week, impacting millions of users across more than 70 countries.

The disruption affected essential services from government agencies to airlines and hospitals, raising concerns about our increasing dependence on technology. The outage demonstrated how critical Microsoft's services have become to global operations.

Tech dependency risks

This week's Microsoft outage highlighted the risks of relying on a single technology provider for essential services.

Marcel Saucet, research associate at the University of San Diego School of Law

As businesses and governments increasingly rely on cloud services, the vulnerability of these systems becomes more apparent. The incident highlights potential dangers depending on a single provider for essential infrastructure.

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