Google denies Gmail is shutting down after viral hoax

Google has reassured users that Gmail is not shutting down despite widespread hoaxes on social media. A viral post falsely claimed the email service would close in August, garnering over seven million views. Google debunked the rumour on the same platform.

Experts warn of the dangers of misinformation, citing the incident as a prime example. Richard Bagnall from Carma emphasizes the need for better tools to verify facts online.

While all social media platforms struggle with misinformation, X, formerly known as Twitter, faces particular…