Microsoft’s Bing Search and Copilot services experienced a global outage on Thursday, leaving users unable to access these popular tools. The outage lasted for several hours, causing disruption for users worldwide.

Bing Search, a major competitor to Google Search, was completely inaccessible during the outage. Users reported seeing error messages when attempting to use the service.

Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered coding assistant, also faced issues. Users encountered “Loading” screens followed by error messages stating an inability to connect to the service.

The outage also impacted the DALL-E-powered Bing Image Creator tool, which relies on the same infrastructure as Bing Search.

While the services are now back online, the incident highlights the potential for disruption when large-scale technology platforms experience technical difficulties. The cause of the outage remains unclear, and Microsoft has not yet issued an official statement.

A global outage on Thursday impacted Microsoft’s Bing Search and Copilot services, leaving users unable to access them for several hours. The outage caused widespread disruption, with users reporting error messages when attempting to use Bing Search and encountering “Loading” screens followed by connection errors with Copilot.

The outage also affected the DALL-E-powered Bing Image Creator tool, highlighting the interconnectedness of Microsoft’s AI services. While the services are now back online, the incident raises concerns about potential disruptions when large-scale platforms experience technical difficulties. Microsoft has yet to offer an official explanation for the outage.