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Google Refutes Hoax Claiming Gmail Shutdown Amidst Misinformation Concerns

Google Refutes Hoax Claiming Gmail Shutdown Amidst Misinformation Concerns

Google refuted a hoax claiming Gmail would shut down in August, which spread on X (formerly Twitter) and garnered over seven million views. Google affirmed that Gmail is 'here to stay'. The incident highlights misinformation dangers, as noted by Richard Bagnall of CARMA. The EU criticized X in 2023 for inadequate misinformation measures. Gmail remains the world's most popular email service with over 1.5 billion active users. Google has discontinued other services like Stadia and YouTube Stories.

Google refuted a hoax claiming Gmail would shut down in August, which spread on X (formerly Twitter) and garnered over seven million views. Google affirmed that Gmail is 'here to stay'. The incident highlights misinformation dangers, as noted by Richard Bagnall of CARMA. The EU criticized X in 2023 for inadequate misinformation measures. Gmail remains the world's most popular email service with over 1.5 billion active users. Google has discontinued other services like Stadia and YouTube Stories.

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Google refuted a hoax claiming Gmail would shut down in August, which spread on X (formerly Twitter) and garnered over seven million views. Google affirmed that Gmail is 'here to stay'. The incident highlights misinformation dangers, as noted by Richard Bagnall of CARMA. The EU criticized X in 2023 for inadequate misinformation measures. Gmail remains the world's most popular email service with over 1.5 billion active users. Google has discontinued other services like Stadia and YouTube Stories.

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