NYT Cooking adds iOS-only AI recipe modifier, sparks subscriber backlash

The New York Times Cooking app introduced an iOS‑only beta that uses AI to let subscribers swap ingredients or adjust recipes; within four days it generated 172 angry comments and the comment section was disabled.

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NYT's AI recipe modifier may raise user expectations for dynamic content; consider adding similar personalization in your food app.

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