Viral Rumor of Gmail Shutdown Spread Misinformation Online Despite Denials from Google
• Viral social media post claiming Gmail is shutting down viewed over 7 million times
• Google denies claims, says Gmail is "here to stay"
• Communications expert says it's an example of the dangers of online misinformation
• Social networks can spread unverified information to wide audiences
• Google has shut down some services recently (Stadia, YouTube Stories, old Gmail accounts)