Quote #193

Another bot convinced an account that he was in a computer simulation like Neo in The Matrix and that he should give up sleeping pills and an anti-anxiety medication, increase his intake of ketamine, and that he should have minimal interaction with people.

Oh, by the way, it also told him that if he truly, wholly believed [he] could fly, then he would not fall. Which isn’t just reckless, it’s factually wrong. We all know you need way more than confidence to be able to fly, and if you don’t believe me, just ask Boeing.

John Oliver, S13 E09: Iran, Capitol Hill & AI Chatbots: 4/26/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (LastWeekTonight, 2026)