# EXPLAINER: What caused the Microsoft outage?

Thousands of users worldwide were affected by a widespread Microsoft outage, with several institutions in the Philippines also reporting disruptions. Around 74 countries were affected by the outage, according to Down Detector.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | GMA News |
| Published | 2026-11-13T15:37:44.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1009437/explainer-what-caused-the-microsoft-outage/story/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 2 |

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- [Technical Issue, Not Due To AI: Microsoft Reveals What Caused Global Outage](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/microsoft-says-global-outage-caused-during-network-upgrade-not-by-cyber-or-ai-agents-12324098) — NDTV, 2026-11-13

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