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Even AI can’t perfectly build Ikea furniture—yet

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28.09.2026

Even AI can’t perfectly build Ikea furniture—yet

One of humans’ deepest frustrations is now a benchmark for assessing just how ‘smart’ AI is.

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BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez

Building Ikea furniture is not for the faint of heart. So much so that folklore suggests assembling a dresser, a bed, or anything from the Swedish brand can create enough tension it may even destroy a relationship.

But beyond the stuff’s being a pain to build, it........

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