The Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage could spur a Big Tech trust reckoning and threaten tech giants' plans for AI

The global Microsoft-CrowdStrike IT outage, which led to widespread computer system problems on Friday, could impact consumers' trust in Big Tech companies and with their plans to advance AI.

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• A CrowdStrike software issue caused a global Microsoft IT outage disrupting a number of industries.
• Experts warn the incident highlights the fragility of tech systems and AI's potential risks.
• Government regulation and investment in security is crucial to prevent risks, experts say.