AI in the Kitchen: Communicating Values Through Food and Technology

A workshop exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, food, and culture concluded this week at Nanyang Technological University, bringing together interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region.

Titled “AI in the Kitchen: Communicating Values through Food and Technology,” the workshop ran from 4-6 May 2026, and examined how automated and AI-assisted cooking technologies are reshaping everyday food practices, social relationships, and cultural traditions.

The programme featured presentations and interdisciplinary conversations on the role of AI in domestic cooking, hospitality, heritage preservation, and community life. The workshop concluded on 6 May with a bak kut teh tasting and discussion session at Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, giving participants an opportunity to connect conversations about technology and heritage with a shared culinary experience.

The workshop was organized by Dr. Keri Matwick, Dr. Jennifer Cash, and Ms. Angeline Yam. It was supported through the CoHASS Interdisciplinary Conference, Symposium, and Workshop Scheme, and the CoHASS Research Support Scheme.

Additional information about the workshop: AI in the Kitchen workshop page