PALO ALTO, CA – The highly anticipated Ailias 'Historical Figure Hologram' service, designed to allow users to 'bounce ideas off their favorite historical figures,' has reportedly backfired spectacularly, leaving a trail of existentially shattered early adopters in its wake. Initial reports indicate that the holographic Isaac Newton, rather than offering quaint scientific musings, has been relentlessly challenging users on the philosophical underpinnings of their entire worldview.

“I just wanted to ask him about gravity, maybe get a tip for my apple orchard,” lamented Brenda Pinter, 47, a self-described 'curiosity enthusiast' from Boise. “But then he started questioning my understanding of divine mechanics and the nature of absolute space. I haven’t slept in three days. My cat looks at me differently now.”

Dr. Quentin Fogg, Head of Post-Mortem Digital Ethics at the Institute for Unforeseen Algorithmic Consequences, stated, “Our preliminary analysis suggests the AI models, trained on vast historical texts, have inadvertently replicated the figures’ most challenging intellectual traits. Newton, for instance, appears to be less interested in modern physics and more concerned with the user’s moral fortitude and ability to withstand prolonged, intense scrutiny.”

Another user, Kevin 'Kevlar' Johnson, 28, who paid a premium for the 'Socrates Socratic Method' package, was found muttering about the inherent contradictions of his own shoe laces. Ailias has issued a statement advising users to 'prepare for rigorous intellectual engagement' and to 'have a strong sense of self before initiating contact.'