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DeepSeek Faces 13-Hour Outage, Users Report Issues

3/31/2026

Summary

DeepSeek Service Disruption

DeepSeek experienced an outage lasting over 13 hours, the longest disruption since its January 2025 launch, starting late Sunday night and affecting both web and app services.
On social media, users reported issues, underscoring their reliance on the platform.
DeepSeek has not disclosed the outage’s cause, prompting speculation about server failures or software bugs.
Attention shifts to the V4 model that may feature multimodal capabilities and local hardware partnerships.

History

Historical Context

The Internet outage of 2000, which lasted several hours, exposed vulnerabilities in online services during a time of rapid digital growth. Major companies like eBay and Yahoo! faced significant disruptions, with eBay losing $12 million in sales. This incident echoes DeepSeek's recent 13-hour outage, underscoring the critical need for reliable digital infrastructure as society increasingly relies on online platforms for daily activities.

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DeepSeek Service Disruption

DeepSeek experienced an outage lasting over 13 hours, the longest disruption since its January 2025 launch, starting late Sunday night and affecting both web and app services.
On social media, users reported issues, underscoring their reliance on the platform.
DeepSeek has not disclosed the outage’s cause, prompting speculation about server failures or software bugs.
Attention shifts to the V4 model that may feature multimodal capabilities and local hardware partnerships.

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