A Farmer Trusted AI’s Advice. It Cost Him 25 Acres of Crops

Published on August 13, 2026

A Chinese farmer reportedly lost nearly 25 acres of sesame after following AI pesticide advice, highlighting the risks of trusting chatbot recommendations.

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