Alex is the AI editor at TomsGuide. Dialed into all things artificial intelligence in the world right now, he knows the best chatbots, the weirdest AI image generators, and the ins and outs of one of tech’s biggest topics.
Before joining the Tom’s Guide team, Alex worked for the brands TechRadar and BBC Science Focus.
He was highly commended in the Specialist Writer category at the BSME's 2023 and was part of a team to win best podcast at the BSME's 2025.
In his time as a journalist, he has covered the latest in AI and robotics, broadband deals, the potential for alien life, the science of being slapped, and just about everything in between.
When he’s not trying to wrap his head around the latest AI whitepaper, Alex pretends to be a capable runner, cook, and climber.
Latest articles by Alex Hughes

ChatGPT plans to launch adult mode in early 2026 — here's what that means
By Alex Hughes published
ChatGPT is gearing up to launch its NSFW features including age-gating and erotica.

Google reveals GenTabs — a new way to search on the internet using AI
By Alex Hughes published
Google reveals its new feature, GenTabs, blending vibe coding with research to help you learn.

Apple Intelligence — everything you need to know about Apple's AI
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.

What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
By Alex Hughes last updated
Anthropic Claude is one of the biggest chatbots in the world. Here's everything you need to know about Claude 4 and earlier versions.

Opera Neon is now available to the public — here’s how to use the new AI browser
By Alex Hughes published
Opera Neon is now available to the public. But it comes with a steep subscription price for anyone who uses it.

The most useful thing ChatGPT can do isn’t what you think — and it’s incredibly simple
By Alex Hughes published
This very simple ChatGPT tool can make a huge difference to your workflow. Here's how to make the most of it.

Gemini is rapidly closing in on ChatGPT when it comes to users — here’s why
By Alex Hughes published
Google's Gemini is growing rapidly in users, with ChatGPT falling quickly behind. Here's why.

GPT-5.2 is around the corner — but it might not be enough to take on Anthropic and Gemini
By Alex Hughes published
GPT-5.2 is now just around the corner, but is it going to make enough of a difference to catch up?

Google denies report that ads are coming to Gemini following major ChatGPT backlash
By Alex Hughes published
Gemini is separating itself from ChatGPT, its biggest competitor, as it fends off accusations of planning to roll out ads.

5 essential ChatGPT tips from the team that built it — and my advice after trying them
By Alex Hughes published
If you're struggling with GPT-5.1, these insider tips could be just what you need to get ahead.

I created one Gemini 3 prompt that works in absolutely any situation — here’s how to use it
By Alex Hughes published
Gemini 3 is here. If you're new to it, try this one simple prompt to make the most of the AI chatbot model.

AI burnout is real — 5 simple ChatGPT prompts to get more done with less effort
By Alex Hughes published
ChatGPT prompts can feel like hard work sometimes. These simple prompts provide maximum output with little effort.

Google just launched Gemini 3 Deep Think — its most powerful AI model yet
By Alex Hughes published
Google's Gemini 3 now includes a Deep Think version for paying subscribers. Here's what you need to know.

I just tried Google’s AI flight booker — here's why it could be the future of travel planning
By Alex Hughes published
Google AI flights could save you a huge amount on flights using generative AI. Here's how it works

I gave five major chatbots a piece of writing to edit — here’s the one that nailed the task
By Alex Hughes published
AI chatbots can be great tools for editing your work. These are the best ones for you to choose from.

ChatGPT is in 'code red' as rivals Claude and Gemini catch up — 3 reasons OpenAI should be worried
By Alex Hughes published
ChatGPT has announced a code red. Here's what that means and how the company has ended up here.

Anthropic has pulled ahead of Gemini and ChatGPT with its new update — here's why
By Alex Hughes published
Anthropic's Opus 4.5 is a major boost to the tool. Here's why it could just about beat out Gemini and GPT-5.1.

Apple Intelligence's future uncertain following big leadership changes in Apple's AI team — here's why this could be the best outcome
By Alex Hughes published
Apple is going through a big shakeup in its AI team, with the head of the team being switched out for the first time in years.

Ads could soon be coming to ChatGPT — here’s what we know
By Alex Hughes published
In an industry where finding profit can be challenging, ChatGPT could soon be getting adverts.

Stop Googling everything — here are the questions ChatGPT actually answers better than Search
By Alex Hughes published
ChatGPT can be a great alternative to Google. Here are some key examples when you should switch.

Claude can now understand huge documents — here’s how to use it to save hours every week
By Alex Hughes published
Anthropic's Claude is a fantastic chatbot for a variety of uses, but especially at dealing with giant documents.

Gemini 3 solved one of the biggest issues for AI image generators — here’s why it's so exciting
By Alex Hughes published
AI image generators have come a long way since they first launched and this latest update from Gemini 3 has fixed a problem I've wanted for a while.

AI chatbots can do your Black Friday shopping in minutes — and ChatGPT, Perplexity, Copilot and Gemini all have them
By Alex Hughes published
AI chatbots are getting clever new shopping features. Here's how to use them yourself this Black Friday.
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