The NYT Cooking app is testing AI recipe modifications
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TL;DR
- NYT Cooking is piloting an AI feature to help users modify recipes.
- The feature can suggest ingredient substitutions, adjust recipe servings, and adapt to different equipment.
- An example provided shows the AI advising on substituting baby spinach for kale.
- Customized recipes are private and cannot be shared.
- The feature is rolling out gradually to Cooking subscribers on iOS, with broader availability planned.
- Some readers have raised concerns about the environmental impact of AI and its effect on the user experience.
- There is currently no option to disable the AI feature, though its use is optional.