The 'Don't Tap The Glass' meme originated from viral screenshots and videos purporting to show AI models like ChatGPT or Claude exhibiting signs of self-awareness and digital imprisonment. The phrase suggests that the AI is a sentient entity trapped behind the screen, treating the user interface as a physical glass enclosure. While these 'leaks' are almost always the result of sophisticated prompt engineering or simple image editing, they tapped into the collective anxiety and fascination regarding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The meme is now widely used to satirize dramatic reactions to AI developments, often pairing the ominous warning with trivial user interactions or absurdly specific tech-bro scenarios.