GTCC Chef Takes on AI in Thanksgiving Bake-Off



Published on: November 13, 2025
GTCC Chef Instructor Michael Dowd and WXII reporter Erin Burnett stand together in the culinary lab discussing an AI-generated pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
GTCC Chef Instructor Michael Dowd joins WXII’s Erin Burnett for an AI-powered pumpkin cheesecake challenge featured on “Up With You.”

GTCC’s Chef Michael Dowd put artificial intelligence to the test in a Thanksgiving-themed bake-off with WXII’s Erin Burnett. Using ChatGPT to create a pumpkin cheesecake recipe, Chef Dowd explored how AI can assist in the kitchen—especially for new bakers looking for guidance and inspiration. He shared that while AI can help with basic ratios and structure, creativity and personal flair still make the dish shine.

Read the full story on WXII’s website to see how the AI-inspired dessert turned out.

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