
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

Google just added NotebookLM to Android — here's how it can level up your note-taking
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's NotebookLM is now on Android, bringing AI-powered summarization and smart note-taking to your phone.

Inspired by the viral 'nerdy' professor who spoke fluent Gen Alpha, I used ChatGPT to try it too — here's what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
I made ChatGPT rewrite fairy tales and climate news in Gen Alpha slang — Goldilocks got ‘ratio’d' and more hilarious brain rot.

DeepSeek wrote the prompts, ChatGPT created the images — and I'm obsessed
By Amanda Caswell published
I used DeepSeek to write image prompts for ChatGPT — here’s how it elevated the results and unlocked next-level AI creativity.

10 ChatGPT prompts I love that’ll turn you into a power user
By Amanda Caswell published
Stop using the same tired AI prompts. These 10 hidden gems can supercharge your chats and help you work smarter every day.

Unlock ChatGPT’s expert mode with this one prompt trick for better results
By Amanda Caswell published
Learn how to use ChatGPT and Gemini together for better results. Boost productivity, creativity and accuracy with this smart prompt strategy.

Fake ChatGPT sites can put your data and devices at risk — here’s how to spot them
By Amanda Caswell published
Not every “ChatGPT” site is legit. I tried 5 convincing fakes — here’s how they work, why they’re risky, and how to avoid getting fooled.

I test AI chatbots for a living and these are the best ChatGPT alternatives
By 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.

I thought I could trust these 5 ChatGPT clones — here’s what went wrong
By Amanda Caswell published
Not every “ChatGPT” site is legit. I tried 5 convincing fakes — here’s how they work, why they’re risky, and how to avoid getting fooled.

I just tested ChatGPT vs Gemini with 7 AI image prompts — and one crushed the other
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here’s what happened when I tested ChatGPT and Gemini with 7 prompts for the ultimate AI art faceoff

Netflix is bringing generative AI to your screen — but it's not what you think
By Amanda Caswell published
Netflix’s new AI-powered ads are coming to your screen — and they’re smarter than ever. Here’s what to expect and how it could affect your viewing.

I tried 100+ ChatGPT prompts — this is the secret to getting the best results
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Tired of getting the same old answers from one chatbot? Learn how mixing and matching AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude can unlock smarter results.

College students are using ChatGPT as their personal life coach — 5 prompts to try it (even if you’re not Gen Z)
By Amanda Caswell published
While it's no substitute for human guidance or a therapist, ChatGPT is proving to be helpful guideance for Gez Z when they need advice.

7 genius chatbot prompts that will instantly boost your ideas
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Discover 7 powerful chatbot prompts designed to help you generate ideas faster, think more creatively, and break through mental blocks.

These 7 Copilot prompts supercharge my workday — and work even better than I expected
By Amanda Caswell published
Make the most of Microsoft's AI assistant with these tips to enhance productivity and supercharge your professional performance.

These 5 ChatGPT prompts set me up for success every week — here's how
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT can be a helpful tool for planning out your next week early to set yourself up for success so you don't have to worry about it.

I used AI to make a Mother’s Day gift for free — and my mom cried
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Struggling to find a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Turning to AI can help you create something special and heartfelt.

I tested DeepSeek vs Claude in 5 moral tests — here’s the surprising winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I gave DeepSeek and Claude five tricky ethical dilemmas and the results revealed which chatbot truly has a moral compass.

This tiny prompt change makes ChatGPT way more useful — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
Here's how to get the results you want from your chatbot with one simple change.

Apple agrees to $95 million Siri settlement — here’s how to claim your share
By Amanda Caswell published
If you’ve ever had Siri accidentally activate and overhear a private conversation, you could now be eligible for a payout from Apple.

ChatGPT might be coming to Safari — here's why Google should be worried
By Amanda Caswell published
Apple is exploring adding AI search engines like Perplexity and Claude to Safari, potentially challenging Google’s dominance — here’s what we know so far.

Google Gemini: Everything we know about the advanced AI model
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google Gemini comes in three versions, Ultra, Pro and Nano. It is also the name of the AI chatbot from Google.

I put ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude through the same job interview — here’s who got hired
By Amanda Caswell published
Top chatbots were candidates for a fake role, answering with real responses that may be useful for those in the job market. Discover tips from this face-off.

I’ve tested every major AI chatbot in 2025 — these 5 prompts never fail me
By Amanda Caswell published
I've put top AI chatbots through their paces and these 5 prompts consistently give me the best results.
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