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Elon Musk Vows to Be ‘Super Focused’ on X, Tesla, and xAI After Major Outage
⚡ Elon Musk Vows to Be ‘Super Focused’ on Companies Amid X Outages – What This Means
In the wake of yet another widespread outage affecting X (formerly Twitter) , billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has made it clear: he’s going all-in on his businesses.
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, tens of thousands of X users — primarily in the U.S. and across Europe — reported issues accessing the platform, marking the second major disruption in less than a week.
Musk responded directly on X, vowing to resume working “24/7” at his companies:
“Back to spending 24/7 at work and sleeping in conference/server/factory rooms,” Musk wrote.
“I must be super focused on X/xAI and Tesla (plus Starship launch next week), as we have critical technologies rolling out.”
This latest move signals a renewed focus from Musk amid growing concerns over the stability and future direction of his social media empire.
📉 What Happened During the X Outage?
According to data from Downdetector , which tracks user-reported outages:
- At its peak around 8:30 a.m. ET , more than 25,000 users reported problems with the platform.
- Issues were largely resolved by 10 a.m. , though some users experienced intermittent problems until around 11 a.m.
- Users in Germany, Spain, France, India, Canada, Australia, and Britain also faced access difficulties.
The outage follows a similar disruption just days earlier on Thursday , prompting Musk to admit that “major operational improvements need to be made.”
He further noted that the site’s failover redundancy system — designed to prevent downtime — failed to activate properly , raising questions about the platform’s infrastructure under his leadership.
🧠 Musk’s Commitment to His Companies
Musk’s response indicates a strategic shift in his priorities. After recently scaling back political spending — including nearly $300 million in support of Donald Trump and other Republicans — Musk appears to be refocusing on what he does best: running high-tech, high-impact companies .
His statement suggests he will be deeply involved in the following key projects:
Musk also hinted that critical technologies are set to roll out soon, though he did not specify exactly what these would entail.
🔧 Infrastructure Woes at X
Since acquiring the platform in 2022, Musk has overseen a series of sweeping changes — including layoffs, rebranding, and technical overhauls — that many say have contributed to recurring outages and declining reliability.
Earlier this year, Musk blamed a “massive cyberattack” for a previous outage, claiming it was orchestrated with “a lot of resources.” However, no such explanation has been given for the most recent disruptions.
Analysts warn that without significant investment in infrastructure and engineering talent, X may continue to face technical challenges that could undermine both user trust and advertiser confidence.
📉 Investor Concerns and Public Backlash
Musk’s frequent absences from Tesla’s day-to-day operations have already raised eyebrows among investors. In early 2025, he promised to reduce time spent on his political initiatives — including his controversial Department of Government Efficiency — after backlash over protests against Tesla in both the U.S. and Europe .
Those protests, tied to Musk’s outspoken political views, reportedly contributed to a drop in annual vehicle deliveries , marking Tesla’s first such decline since 2020.
Now, Musk says he’ll be cutting back again:
“I will reduce my time with DOGE to a day or two a week from May,” he told investors last month.
🧩 What This Means for the Future of X
While Musk remains committed to transforming X into a hub for free speech, AI integration, and decentralized content moderation , the recent outages highlight the growing pains of rapid transformation.
Key challenges facing X include:
- Rebuilding server infrastructure and redundancy systems
- Regaining trust from advertisers and developers
- Balancing innovation with platform stability
- Managing AI rollout without compromising performance
Musk’s promise to be “super focused” on these efforts could signal a turning point — but only if the company can deliver consistent uptime and meaningful product improvements.
