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I think it's time Bloomberg either puts up or shuts up. It's that simple.

Either they can show an xray of a motherboard showing the chip, and can further explain how it exfiltrates data, or their story is rumour and bullshit, and they should be culpable for Supermicro's stock drop.

It's just that simple, and I'm calling them on it.

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It might not be that simple. If the story was done properly, Bloomberg received information from a source that they were able to verify using other sources. Maybe they saw parts of the report they talk about, but likely they just talked to sources. Bloomberg likely cannot reveal anymore information without revealing sources. Their options are to stand by their story, or retract it.

I'm waiting for another news outlet to bring more information. Additional sources will come forward and more reporting on this story will only get us closer to the truth.

I disagree. Bloomberg knew what kind of financial effect the story would have on at least Supermicro, and if they can't back up the story with actual, provable facts, then they are culpab!e. They know this.

So let's have some facts. Like an x-ray.

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