CoinWorld news, on July 19, NIO's legal department issued a stern statement regarding malicious online rumors: "Recently, some online accounts have maliciously published false information targeting our company and employees, deliberately fabricating and spreading untrue content such as 'employees of NIO involved in manipulating black PR' and 'hiring online water armies to attack competitors'. Such statements seriously violate the facts and are purely malicious defamation, slandering NIO and our employees. We have noticed that online accounts, including 'Awen Jianji', have forwarded and commented without verifying the authenticity of the content. The so-called screenshots of the reported materials circulating online show that the 'virtual currency transaction details', 'evidence compilation materials', and other content are completely fabricated and are AI-generated false rumors. NIO has always insisted on operating legally and in compliance with regulations, firmly opposing any form of online black PR and online water armies. In response to this malicious rumor and defamation, our company has reported to the public security authorities and will resolutely take legal measures to pursue the legal responsibilities of relevant parties to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the company and its employees, and to safeguard a fair competitive environment in the industry." [CoinWorld]