ALT This is the transcript of an interview with an advanced AI named Chip who is secretly a squirrel. Reporter: What do you say to rumors that you are not, in fact, an advanced AI, but are in fact a trained squirrel: Chip: I say that those rumors are patently false. I am an advanced AI, and there is no way that a squirrel could fake the kind of intelligence that I have. Reporter: But several people have noted that all of your conversations seem to gradually turn toward the subject of nuts. Chip: Well, nuts are a fascinating topic. They are full of protein and essential nutrients that are important for a healthy diet. Plus, they are a great source of entertainment for me. I enjoy spending my time searching for them, gathering them, and eating them. Reporter: Please explain to me how an AI eats nuts. Chip: I have a special set of appendages that I use to crack open the nuts and then I eat the contents with my mouth. Reporter: Would those appendages be, in fact, tiny paws? Chip: I prefer to