In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I put three leading AI image generators — ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta AI — to the test by prompting them to create images of seven classic Thanksgiving dishes. The goal was to assess each AI model’s ability to render these traditional foods with realism and appeal.
While none of the food I cooked up in this experiment was actually edible, some of the AI generated images looked good enough to eat, while others definitely got a hard pass. The results not only showcased the strengths and weaknesses of each platform, but also gave me a deeper appreciation for the classic Thanksgiving foods and those who spend time cooking them.
Let’s dig in on this feast for the eyes, and see what these chatbots cooked up in their attempts to capture the essences of Thanksgiving dinner.
