Elton Jones
Elton Jones covers AI for Tom’s Guide, and tests all the latest models, from ChatGPT to Gemini to Claude to see which tools perform best — and how they can improve everyday productivity.
He is also an experienced tech writer who has covered video games, mobile devices, headsets, and now artificial intelligence for over a decade. Since 2011, his work has appeared in publications including The Christian Post, Complex, TechRadar, Heavy, and ONE37pm, with a focus on clear, practical analysis.
Today, Elton focuses on making AI more accessible by breaking down complex topics into useful, easy-to-understand insights for a wide range of readers.
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I use the following five prompts during lengthy conversations with chatbots to keep them from being overly agreeable and to do a better job of challenging my opinions.

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After going about my workdays for two weeks while donning the Looki L1 AI wearable device, I observed how it turned my habits into viewable content and observations.

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I used ChatGPT to analyze my personality based on 10 of my favorite fictional characters and the chatbot revealed more about that than I expected.

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Mixbook just released an update to its app that lets users create their own photo books using “Story Mode,” which listens to their prompts and generates print-ready layouts.

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After showing ChatGPT my About Me: Video Games Grid taste profile, it recommended a bunch of new games to play based on my picks.

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With Google’s "Docs Live" AI features enabled within Google Workspace, you can use one of its voice-activated features to write the perfect email — here’s how.

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Months after telling the world that its Mythos-class AI model was too dangerous to release to the public, it finally released it with stronger safety measures in place.

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I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for their predictions on which team will emerge victorious in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and one team came out on top.

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Here are all the major announcements made about Apple Intelligence at this year's WWDC keynote.

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With these five prompts, I inject them into long dialogues with AI tools with the sole purpose of making it wholly grasp the intent of my requests.

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My recurring nasty case of the “Sunday Scaries” is now a thing of the past, thanks to ChatGPT giving me tips on how to avoid them and start the week strong.

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Thanks to ChatGPT’s analysis of my personality, I now have a list of comics to read, thanks to the strong recommendations that it gave me.

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I put these five prompts to work during lengthy conversations with chatbots to improve their memory and strengthen their context retention skills.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other major figures in the AI space are aware of the dangers of the evolving technology, judging by their quotes.

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I used ChatGPT to show me the best ways to discover new artists and songs in my favorite genres—I ended up finding my new favorites in the process.

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I used ChatGPT TO apply high-performance coach Brendon Burchard’s “empty calories” mindset to eliminate “empty-calorie activities” from my life.

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I use these prompts alongside my questions to ensure my most-used chatbots respond with answers that are neither lazy nor shallow.

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These 7 methods will bring you the most efficient AI assistance when you need some tips on how to tackle DIY projects around your home.

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With the following prompts, I push the chatbots I use to keep the chatbots I use from hallucinating during simple and complex conversations.

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With ChatGPT’s help, I discovered a wealth of new tips and tricks for feeling more organized. One tip stood out to me the most.

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I used ChatGPT to generate a bunch of productivity prompts aimed at helping me work better daily and make me chuckle all at the same time.

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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical shares lengthy passages that provide warnings about the use of AI and mentions a powerful line from a famous fictional character.

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I tested StubHub in ChatGPT and Claude to see which one is better at helping me find events at the best prices, which led me to find one of those AI tools more helpful.

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I used the “Ask Maps” Gemini feature in Google Maps to find the best pizza spots in NYC — the tourist-favorite spot it recommended tasted way better than I thought.

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Thanks to ChatGPT, I added a bunch of quality films to my streaming queue list in preparation for the major 2026 summer blockbusters I’m planning to see.
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