Google's supposed shutdown of Gmail was revealed to be a hoax, sparking widespread attention and concern. The fake announcement, created using 'inspect element,' highlighted the ease of fabricating content online, leading to viral spread and scrutiny of email contents.
By me @Forbes: Google falls victim to manipulated media as ‘Gmail closing down’ email goes viral. #viral #gmail #x https://t.co/ujjOxFoaJI
New @AFP: A hoax about Google sunsetting Gmail went viral yesterday, even trending on X. The artist behind it created the fake announcement by using "inspect element" to doctor an old Google email -- proving how easy it is to fabricate content online. https://t.co/RI5NvbufJI
Google issues five-word response after millions receive Gmail shutdown alert https://t.co/FTGqJQQ4Wz https://t.co/Zh5E6TTjb2
sunsetting Gmail was the perfect prank. at its face as patently ridiculous as saying Nvidia will cease making GPUs but given Google's reputation you just couldn't help to go check the news tab.
sunsetting Gmail was the perfect prank. at its face as patently ridiculous as saying Nvidia will no longer make GPUs but given Google's reputation you just couldn't help to go check the news tab.
Google gmail shutdown was a prank this morning but now that we are finding out what is in some of those emails it may not be a prank by the end of the week