NYT Cooking Tests AI‑Powered Recipe Adjustments

The New York Times has launched a beta AI feature in its Cooking app that lets users tweak recipes on the fly. Senior editor Genevieve Ko announced the tool last Friday, noting it can suggest ingredient or equipment substitutions, scale portions to any number of servings, and adjust cooking steps to fit a cook’s immediate needs. In a demo, the app advised a user who wanted to replace kale with baby spinach that the spinach wilts faster, so it should be added later in the recipe. The feature has already sparked debate among users, some praising the convenience while others question the accuracy of the AI’s recommendations. The NYT is monitoring feedback as it refines the system.