Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I cover AI for a living — and this Prime Video documentary scared the heck out of me
After watching Prime Video’s new AI documentary, one statistic genuinely shook me: more than 20,000 people are building AGI while fewer than 200 focus on AI safety
This MasterClass AI course made me rethink how I use ChatGPT at work — and it’s up to 50% off for Memorial Day
I tried MasterClass’s AI courses to see if they were actually worth the hype — and the lessons completely changed how I think about AI at work. Plus, subscriptions are now 50% off for Memorial Day.
Trump scrapped a major AI safety plan — here’s why that matters for ChatGPT users
President Trump reportedly backed away from a major AI safety effort — and the decision could affect how tools like ChatGPT and Gemini evolve.
I tested ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini to build a resume with Canva — and there's a clear winner
I tested ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for resume creation in Canva to see which AI actually works best — and one completely failed the assignment.
I used the ChatGPT ‘butter’ prompt for deep research — and my results got way better
I use a simple ChatGPT “butter” prompt to turn shallow AI summaries into richer, sharper deep research — and the difference is dramatic.
From AI Overviews to the only view — how Google is squeezing out serendipity on the web
With Google's latest AI updates, the era of 'surfing the web' is dying. The internet is shrinking into a single chat box — and creators are being locked out.
I asked ChatGPT for a copycat Chick-fil-A recipe — but it left me wishing I'd ordered takeout
I trusted ChatGPT to create the perfect Chick-fil-A copycat recipe at home — but one missing detail exposed the biggest weakness of AI-generated cooking advice.
I had 10,000 unread emails — here is the exact Gemini 3.5 Flash prompt I used to clear them in 5 minutes
Gemini 3.5 Flash can summarize emails, analyze photos, build apps and plan trips — here are 7 genuinely useful ways to try Google’s newest AI model.
5 signs you’re still using ChatGPT like a beginner — and how to fix them
If you're new to AI, these quick tips can help you get up to speed
Forget bank accounts — why you should be more terrified of a ChatGPT chat history leak
What happens if your ChatGPT history leaks? As AI becomes more personal, many users fear exposing their private thoughts more than their bank accounts.
I asked ChatGPT to apply Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ mindset to my work — and it broke a brutal creative slump
I asked ChatGPT to help me think and work more like Taylor Swift — and the surprisingly simple exercise helped me escape a brutal creative slump.
Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash — here's all the upgrades
Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash alongside Gemini Spark, a new always-on AI agent designed to complete tasks, automate workflows and move beyond chatbot-style AI.
Google’s new $100 AI Ultra plan just changed the AI race — here's what you get
Google just unveiled a new $100 AI Ultra plan powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Spark — a 24/7 AI agent designed to take action on your behalf.
I let a viral AI agent take over my PC — and now I see why apps are dying
I tested OpenClaw, the viral AI agent tied to Peter Steinberger, and it completely changed how I think about apps, software and the future of computing.
I used NotebookLM to make a 'Family Wiki'— and now everything I need to run the household is a click away
I turned NotebookLM into a searchable “family wiki” using medical records, recipes, travel plans and home documents — and it completely changed how I organize my life.
I could parent without AI — but I could also churn my own butter
I started using AI to manage parenting chaos — from homework help to family scheduling and toddler distractions, these are the 5 AI tools I now rely on every day as a mom of three.
I toured with some of the biggest names in music — here’s why AI can’t replace real artists
What I learned selling merch for Amy Winehouse and John Legend explains the biggest emotional problem with AI-generated art.
Elon Musk just lost his OpenAI lawsuit — and the fallout could reshape the AI race
A jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit targeting Sam Altman and OpenAI — a decision that could reshape the future of AI power, profit and regulation.
I use the ChatGPT ‘fart’ prompt whenever I’m stuck — and it somehow works every time
I started using a bizarre ChatGPT “fart” prompt whenever I get creatively stuck — and it’s become my favorite trick for beating perfectionism and actually finishing projects.
I vibe coded 3 real apps using Claude Code and OpenAI Codex. Here is the winner
I tested Claude Code and OpenAI Codex by building three real-world apps to see which AI coding agent delivers the better experience for beginners, power users and everyday creators.
I ditched nightly doomscrolling for 7 ChatGPT prompts — and I'm finally sleeping better
I replaced late-night doomscrolling with 7 ChatGPT journaling prompts designed to calm my brain before bed — and I finally started sleeping better.
I use the 'pass' prompt to make ChatGPT admit when another AI is better
Stop guessing which AI to use. This simple 'pass' prompt makes ChatGPT-5.5 admit when Claude or Gemini is better — and it's a total game-changer for my current workflow.
Google users are quietly using '&udm=14' — here's why
Google users are quietly using “&udm=14” to bypass AI-heavy search results and bring back the simpler, link-focused version of Google Search.
