AI advice damages 100 acres of crops in China

An elderly Chinese farmer used an artificial intelligence application to receive agricultural guidance, but he was given incorrect advice that resulted in the destruction of his sesame crop on an area of nearly 25 feddans (about 101 dunams), leading to a financial loss estimated at around 150,000 yuan (approximately $20,700). The recommendation was to use a weedicide targeting broadleaf plants, which are of the same type as the sesame plants he was cultivating, causing the seedlings to wilt and die rapidly. The incident highlights the risks of relying uncritically on AI models for agricultural decisions, as large language models often provide confident answers that may overlook local conditions, increasing the risk of costly and dangerous mistakes. Experts advise against fully depending on AI applications for pesticide or dosage decisions, emphasizing the importance of verifying recommendations with agricultural specialists and trusted sources, especially in high-risk situations.

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