Janet, Chidi and others in “Unfinished Business”

Chidi, I can see that you're worried, and I just want to assure you, I am not human, and I cannot feel pain.

Chidi

Ah, thank you. That helps.

However, I should warn you... I am programmed with a fail-safe measure. As you approach the kill switch, I will begin to beg for my life. It's just there in case of an accidental shut down, but it will seem very real.

Eleanor

Cool. So who's doing this, me or you?

Chidi

I think I have to. Um, being a bystander seems worse, somehow. Okay, here we go.

[begging] Chidi, no, no, no! Chidi, please! Please, please, please don't hurt me. I don't want to die! Please, please...

Chidi

Ah!

Again, I am not human. I can't die. I am simply an anthropomorphized vessel of knowledge built to make your life easier.

Chidi

Your pleading seems so real.

Oh, yes, it is a very effective fail-safe.