Some New York Times readers feel that the recent inclusion of AI tools in the publication’s popular Cooking app is a misstep, likening it to adding a single wrong ingredient that spoils an entire stew. The reaction highlights concerns that the new features may detract from the app’s core appeal. The piece explores this backlash and what it suggests about the balance between innovation and user expectations.


Sometimes, adding just one new ingredient to a stew can ruin the whole thing. And that's how at least some New York Times readers see its addition of AI features to its popular Cooking app. Here's ...