Aviation collapse in the US: about 15,000 flights were canceled and delayed overnight.
A communication malfunction affected all 22 regional air traffic control centers and stopped flights throughout the country for several hours. The airports are now gradually returning to operation.
Accused of overloading outdated equipment. The theory that a new AI-based air traffic control system was involved was later dismissed. No signs of a cyber attack were found.
Social media is already abuzz with talk of a "digital apocalypse" on November 17th. Conspiracy researchers fear an artificial intelligence attack, bank account deletion and internet shutdown for three months. There is no evidence to support these predictions.
At the same time, the Microsoft shutdown affected hospitals, courts and businesses. The authorities deny any connection between the two incidents.