Chris Vallance, a BBC technology reporter, unpacks the recent AWS outage that disrupted major apps like Snapchat, Fortnite, and Delta Airlines. He explains how a DNS issue caused widespread service failures, putting a spotlight on our heavy reliance on a few dominant tech firms. Chris discusses the risks of future outages, why startups flock to these services, and the geopolitical implications of this dependency. Listeners also hear how students were personally affected by the downtime, highlighting the vulnerability of our digital lives.
