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NYT Cooking’s AI assistant saved my weeknight chicken, but almost ruined my cake

NYT Cooking's AI assistant stumbles with cake recipe but saves weeknight chicken

By · Published November 8, 2026  00:31 UTC · Updated November 8, 2026  00:31 UTC

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NYT Cooking's AI assistant has been generating recipes for users, with some reporting success in adapting weeknight chicken dishes. According to multiple outlets, including The Verge and Mezha.net, the AI assistant saved their weeknight chicken recipes, but nearly spoiled their cakes.

JournalArta and shattered.io also reported on the AI's mistakes, with JournalArta noting three incorrect egg and butter swaps in a cake recipe. The current state of the AI's performance remains unclear, with no further information available on the extent of its errors or any potential improvements.

The AI's ability to adapt recipes has been seen as a positive development in the world of cooking technology, but its mistakes highlight the need for further refinement and testing.

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Why now?

The reports of the AI's mistakes and successes in generating recipes are from November 7, 2026

What kind of mistakes did the AI make?

According to JournalArta, the AI made three incorrect egg and butter swaps in a cake recipe

What is the current state of the AI's performance?

The current state of the AI's performance remains unclear, with no further information available on the extent of its errors or any potential improvements

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