> The author saw a Google AI Search ad that could identify ramen from a photo and provide a recipe. They criticise generative AI for repackaging other people’s hard work into bland, soulless output, unlike trusted recipe writers whose work is tested, personal, and distinctive.

Has this guy ever googled a recipe and clicked on a result? The website is very likely to be a complete mess. And the recipe is also likely to be untested and simply made up for clicks.