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NYT Cooking’s AI assistant saved my weeknight chicken, but almost ruined my cake

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Briefings

A weekly battle between a user and their kitchen chicken is described as a nightly routine where the chicken usually wins. The user's primary weapon against this loss is an AI assistant integrated into their smart home devices, including Alexa Plus, Samsung Food app, and an AI-powered cooking robot. This tool helps with ingredient swapping, idea generation, and error correction, though the user notes they must remain vigilant. The story concludes with a link to the full article on The Verge.

Key points

• The user's nightly dinner routine involves a recurring conflict where the chicken typically wins the meal selection battle.
• An AI assistant integrated into smart home devices serves as the user's main tool to manage dinner planning and cooking.

Context

The story describes a weekly routine where the user struggles to choose a dinner that won't annoy their husband, specifically the chicken. The AI assistant, integrated into various smart home devices, helps the user manage this conflict by suggesting swaps, ideas, and corrections.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single user's personal experience and does not represent a broader study or general consensus. The specific AI tools mentioned (Alexa Plus, Samsung Food app) are user-specific and not representative of all smart home ecosystems. The story does not provide data on the AI's accuracy, error rates, or long-term effectiveness compared to traditional sous chefs.

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