THIS IS MONEY Farmer accidentally kills 25 acres of crops after trusting AI advice

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A farmer lost 25 acres of sesame crops after following AI-generated advice for pest and weed control. The AI recommended a chemical mixture that unfortunately killed both the weeds and the farmer's seedlings within 24 hours.

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A Chinese farmer lost nearly 25 acres of sesame crops after following AI generated advice on how to tackle weeds and pests. 🌱🤖 The 67 year old farmer, named Wu, had reportedly used the AI tool for around a year and grown to trust it after receiving useful farming advice. But when he asked for help controlling weeds and insects, the system recommended a chemical mixture which he then sprayed across his fields. Within just 24 hours, both the weeds and his sesame seedlings had died. The AI reportedly later identified one of the recommended herbicides as a possible cause. Wu said he had not been properly warned about the risks, although the platform displayed a general message advising users to verify AI generated information. The case has sparked fresh concerns about relying on AI for high stakes decisions without expert checks. #ThisIsMoney #Money #News #UK