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NYT Cooking tests AI recipe modifier in iOS beta despite subscriber backlash

The New York Times is trialing an AI tool that lets subscribers adapt recipes to their pantry or diet, and a WIRED tester found it mostly reliable even as some commenters objected loudly.

Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 UTC · 2 min read

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The New York Times is testing an AI feature in an iOS-only beta that lets subscribers customize recipes.
A story announcing the change on October 23 drew 172 mostly angry comments before commenting was closed after four days.
WIRED's tester found the tool mostly worked well, with one cooking-time suggestion for chicken breast that hurt texture.

The New York Times has started testing an AI-powered tool in its Cooking section that lets subscribers modify recipes, and a hands-on review from WIRED found it worked better than expected. The feature is available only in an iOS beta, and the Times has not said when it might reach other platforms.

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