
Amanda Caswell
Amanda Caswell is an award-winning journalist, bestselling YA author, and one of today’s leading voices in AI and technology. A celebrated contributor to various news outlets, her sharp insights and relatable storytelling have earned her a loyal readership. Amanda’s work has been recognized with prestigious honors, including outstanding contribution to media.
Known for her ability to bring clarity to even the most complex topics, Amanda seamlessly blends innovation and creativity, inspiring readers to embrace the power of AI and emerging technologies. As a certified prompt engineer, she continues to push the boundaries of how humans and AI can work together.
Beyond her journalism career, Amanda is a bestselling author of science fiction books for young readers, where she channels her passion for storytelling into inspiring the next generation. A long-distance runner and mom of three, Amanda’s writing reflects her authenticity, natural curiosity, and heartfelt connection to everyday life — making her not just a journalist, but a trusted guide in the ever-evolving world of technology.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

Back to the Future was released 40 years ago — here's all the AI they predicted that we have (and what they missed)
By Amanda Caswell published
Let's take a journey through the film's futuristic predictions and see how today's AI innovations compare.

I caught my son using ChatGPT — and it made me rethink everything about parenting in the AI age
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I knew it was a matter of time before my oldest started using AI. Here's how I handled it.

ChatGPT-5 is coming 'soon' — here's what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
No release date yet, but it looks like ChatGPT-5 will be an all-in-one model for user needs.

I let ChatGPT Tasks schedule my day — and it was a trainwreck to say the least
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here are a few problems I’ve experienced with ChatGPT Tasks and how to avoid them.

I just found out what happens when you feed Gemini 2.5 ChatGPT’s best prompts — it completely added its own spin
By Amanda Caswell published
Here’s what happened when I had Gemini 2.5 — Google’s “smartest” model — take on ChatGPT's most popular prompts.

I told ChatGPT something that I still regret — here's 7 things you should never share
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Some risks are obvious but others are more subtle. Here are the top seven mistakes to avoid to stay safe.

I tested DeepSeek vs Gemini 2.5 with 9 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini 2.5 is free, but can it beat DeepSeek?

I tested 8 AI chatbots for our first ever AI Madness — and this is the surprise winner
By Amanda Caswell published
AI Madness threw eight AI chatbots into a single-elimination showdown. DeepSeek's win gives us insight into reinforcement learning as the key to smarter bots.

What is ChatGPT? Everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
We put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about the OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT. Here’s what we found out.

Forget ChatGPT— this site offers mind-blowing AI image generation for free
By Amanda Caswell published
Playground AI is a comprable alternative to ChatGPT-4o's image generation, plus it's free.

I just ‘met my younger self for coffee’ with mind-blowing AI video — now this is creepy
By Amanda Caswell published
Pika has introduced its latest new feature titled "Selfie With Your Younger Self." This tool allows users to create videos that bring the past into today.

AI Madness: The ultimate chatbot showdown
By Amanda Caswell, Tom's Guide last updated
Presented by Norton
Ladies and gentlemen, the tournament has run its course and we have a winner.

I just tested Gemini vs. DeepSeek with 9 prompts — here’s the overall winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini and DeepSeek go head-to-head with 9 prompts to determine which one wins the final round of AI Madness.

I used ChatGPT Vision and Deep Research to rid my kitchen of sugar ants for good — here’s how I did it
By Amanda Caswell published
After nearly four years of trying remedy after remedy, ChatGPT Vision and ChatGPT Deep Research helped me get rid of ants in my kitchen once and for all.

I just tested ChatGPT-4o's enhanced image generator with 7 prompts — here's the results [Update]
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here's what happened when I tested ChatGPT-4o image generator as well as what I like and don't like about this model.

I've made Gemini my primary AI tool instead of ChatGPT — here's 5 reasons why
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini's Workspace integrations, NotebookLM Plus, and bundled perks have proven the best for my daily workflow, making it my primary tool.

Google unveils Gemini 2.5 — claims AI breakthrough with enhanced reasoning and multimodal power
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Gemini 2.5, the company's most advanced AI model is now available to Gemini Advanced subscribers.

OpenAI just unveiled enhanced image generator within ChatGPT-4o — here's what you can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI announces its most advanced image generator yet seamlessly integrated within ChatGPT-4o.

I just tested Grok vs. DeepSeek with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Grok and DeepSeek faceoff with 7 prompts in the semi-finals of AI Madness.

I just tested ChatGPT vs. Gemini with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In the next round of AI Madness, ChatGPT and Gemini face off against each other with the same 7 prompts that got them to this round.

I tried these 7 ChatGPT prompts to supercharge my Netflix viewing experience
By Amanda Caswell last updated
These seven prompts have completely changed the way I watch my favorite Netflix shows and significantly enhanced what I get for my monthly subscription.

I just tested DeepSeek vs. Meta AI with 5 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
In evaluating Meta AI versus DeepSeek, I tested both platforms across five specific criteria to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Here's what happened.

I test AI chatbots for a living and these are the best ChatGPT alternatives
By Ryan Morrison, Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT is an impressive piece of technology but the market for AI chatbots is now wide open. Here's the best ChatGPT alternatives base on my testing.
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