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AI Advice Leaves Chinese Farmer With 25-Acre Crop Loss
August 11, 2026

AI Advice Leaves Chinese Farmer With 25-Acre Crop Loss

BEIJING: A 67-year-old farmer in China has reportedly lost his entire sesame crop after following pesticide and weed-control advice generated by an artificial intelligence assistant. The farmer, identified…

WhatsApp Users Report Sudden Account Suspensions

WhatsApp Users Report Sudden Account Suspensions

August 5, 2026

Several users have reported unexpected WhatsApp account suspensions, with the messaging platform reviewing blocked accounts to determine whether any violations of its policies occurred.…

New iPhone 18e Leaks Hint at Big AI Boost

New iPhone 18e Leaks Hint at Big AI Boost

August 4, 2026

Fresh leaks surrounding Apple’s rumored iPhone 18e suggest the company is preparing significant upgrades focused on artificial intelligence (AI) performance, memory, and processing power…