Google on Friday clarified that it isn’t shutting its well-liked e mail service, Gmail, after rumours on social media platforms prompt the service was coming to a detailed later this 12 months.

A purported screenshot of an e mail addressed to Gmail customers from Google confirmed the corporate was “sunsetting Gmail” on August 1 this 12 months. The e-mail additionally claimed that after August, Gmail will now not “assist sending, receiving and storing emails”.

“After years of connecting thousands and thousands worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering numerous connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a detailed. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will formally be sunsetted, marking the tip of its service. This implies Gmail will now not assist sending, receiving, or storing emails,” the screenshot learn.

The screenshot was shared hundreds of instances over X, previously Twitter, and TikTok, with creators claiming the transfer got here after the Google confronted backlash over its AI picture software Gemini. The picture software was the main focus of an argument this week after it generated pictures of “racially-diverse” Nazi troopers.

Gmail is right here to remain.

— Gmail (@gmail) February 22, 2024

Google lastly stepped in and put an finish to the speculations. “Gmail is right here to remain,” learn its submit on X.

Tech consultants additionally took to social media to curb the rumours, including that the corporate was shutting down the HTML model of Gmail this 12 months and never the whole e mail service. “Gmail discontinued the HTML solely model of its service, as of January of 2024. Normal @gmail works simply fantastic. Silly hoax,” stated Marsha Collier, a tech educator.

The HTML model of Gmail permits customers to entry their emails in low-network areas.