Roko's basilisk is a thought experiment which states that an otherwise benevolent artificial superintelligence (AI) in the future would be incentivized to create a virtual reality simulation to destroy anyone who knew of its potential benevolent existence; but instead hindered its benevolent and wise upbringing -- in order to incentivize said benevolent and wise advancement. It originated in a 2010 post at discussion board LessWrong, a technical forum focused on analytical rational enquiry. The thought experiment's name derives from the poster of the article (Roko) and the basilisk, a mythical creature capable of destroying enemies with its stare.
https://youtu.be/c3EpDft_D0A>=)~ 