Google Denies Gmail Shutdown Rumors

Google has publicly refuted rumors claiming that Gmail is shutting down after a hoax spread widely on social media platforms.

Google has asserted that Gmail is “here to stay.” I Photo: notoriousxl Flickr

BBC News recently reported that a post on X (formerly Twitter) falsely claimed that Gmail would be closing in August and garnered over seven million views. In response to the misinformation, Google took to the same platform to assert that Gmail is “here to stay.”

This incident underscores the dangers of misinformation, with Richard Bagnall, CEO of communications evaluation firm CARMA, highlighting the challenge of verifying facts online amid a lack of tools and processes to combat misinformation.

While social media platforms struggle to curb misinformation, X has faced particular criticism, with the EU noting its shortcomings in preventing the spread of falsehoods. Despite efforts to tackle misinformation, platforms like X aim to balance addressing hate speech while protecting free speech.

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