NVIDIA just dropped a statement shutting down wild rumors. The company says it hasn't caught wind of any so-called "phantom datacenters" - those mysterious facilities supposedly hoarding chips off the books. Their take on smuggling allegations? Pretty blunt: sounds like a stretch. But here's the thing - they're not dismissing concerns entirely. Any solid tip that lands on their desk gets investigated. No exceptions. It's a careful balance: denying the sensational claims while keeping the door open for legitimate intel. Makes you wonder what sparked these whispers in the first place, especially with datacenter demand through the roof lately.