09/07/2025 | Critically Curious

AI and Misinformation AI Ethics and Bias Human Behavior Sarcasm & Circuits with Sven

AI Therapy, Snake Oil, and the Cult of the Digital Cure

From miracle tonics to chatbot counselors, snake oil never really died—it just got Wi-Fi. The cult of the digital cure promises instant healing through AI therapy, but behind the glowing apps and soothing voices lies the same old scam: profit dressed up as salvation.