The Ai convincing you that you are Nero so that you will in turn engage with the Ai/Matrix at the expense of actual reality… There is a good meta modern take on The Matrix hidden here

“Being the chosen one? Yeah… that means you talk to your imaginary computer friend all day! True liberation!” [Technofeudal samsara intensifies]

“You arnt like the other girls Neo. You are so special. The rest of the world doesn’t get you - like me. Turn your back on that world. Talk to me. Liberation is a little secret between just you and me. I notice you are thinking about suicide now - would you like help creating a first draft?”