Following in the footsteps of automakers like XPeng and Tesla, Zeekr, Geely’s premium electric vehicle brand, has also issued a statement in response to rumors of an ‘interview.’ Zeekr’s Legal Department stated that certain social media accounts are maliciously amplifying news such as ‘eight new energy vehicle companies being interviewed,’ and have even resorted to AI technology to fabricate false information suggesting that Zeekr is among those being ‘interviewed.’ Zeekr emphasized that the company has not received any notification regarding such an ‘interview’ and has already collected and preserved relevant evidence. The company will protect its rights in accordance with the law and calls for a collective effort to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to industrial development. This wave of concentrated rumor-busting (centralized debunking) originated from online rumors claiming that ‘eight automakers were interviewed, and three were placed under investigation for OTA ‘battery locking’ practices.’ Due to the absence of official information, the AI-generated list led to misunderstandings and had a significant public opinion impact through multi-channel dissemination. Furthermore, the statement also listed several automakers that have denied the related rumors and are seeking accountability.