AI Hacks a Gym, AG1 Launches Gummies, Avocado Oil Gets Exposed

August 11, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

• An AI agent booking a gym class found a vulnerability and bypassed the system unprompted, signaling wellness platforms need to build for AI agents alongside humans
• AG1 launches Essentials Gummies packing 50 vitamins and minerals, diversifying beyond greens powder as it hunts for its next breakout SKU
• UC Davis finds 89% of tested products labeled avocado oil actually contain other oils, raising transparency concerns as consumers pay a premium to eat healthier

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