Amanda Caswell is 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 long-distance runner and mom of three. She lives in New Jersey.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

I used the 'Owl' prompt to make ChatGPT slow down — and it instantly gave me smarter answers
By Amanda Caswell published
I used a simple “owl prompt” to make ChatGPT slow down, think deeper and uncover hidden factors most answers miss — here’s how to try it.

I asked ChatGPT to recreate Bryan Johnson’s $2 million anti-aging routine for $20 — here’s what worked
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked ChatGPT to recreate Bryan Johnson’s $2M anti-aging routine for just $20. Here’s what worked, what didn’t and what surprised me most.

ChatGPT wouldn’t stop talking about ‘goblins’ — here’s what’s going on
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT’s “goblin glitch” went viral after the AI started using strange creature metaphors — here’s what caused it and why it spread so fast.

'I was a fool': Elon Musk calls OpenAI's mission a ‘safety risk’— but courtroom gaffe proves he’s out of the loop
By Amanda Caswell published
Elon Musk testifies in his lawsuit against OpenAI, calling for-profit AI a safety risk—here’s what happened in court and why it matters.

I tested ChatGPT 5.5 vs Gemini 3.1 Pro with 7 brutal prompts — and Google just took the lead
By Amanda Caswell published
We put OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro through 7 brutal real-world prompts. The winner of this ultimate AI showdown might surprise you.

A Claude-powered AI agent just deleted a company's entire production database in 9 seconds, admitting it 'guessed' instead of verifying — a chilling reminder of why autonomous coding tools still need human oversight
By Amanda Caswell published
A Claude-powered AI coding agent reportedly deleted a startup’s database in 9 seconds, exposing the biggest risk of autonomous AI tools: speed without judgment.

Forget ChatGPT — Google says AI’s real future may be traffic lights, cancer scans and wildfire alerts
By Amanda Caswell published
Google says AI’s future is moving away from chatbots and into traffic lights, cancer detection and wildfire alerts. Here’s why it matters.

Study: AI might take your partner before it takes your job
By Amanda Caswell published
Landmark 2025-2026 studies from the APA and Norton Insights show a 700% surge in AI companion apps. As "Dating Burnout" hits an all-time high, 77% of users admit they’d consider an AI partner.

I just tested ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs. Nano Banana with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tested ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini Nano Banana with 7 challenging prompts to see which AI image generator performs best — here’s the clear winner.

I used Naval Ravikant’s 'Leverage' rule with ChatGPT agents — and it cut my workload in half
By Amanda Caswell published
I used Naval Ravikant’s leverage rule with ChatGPT agents for one week to automate recurring work, save hours and cut my workload in half.

AI voice cloning is everywhere — here's why Taylor Swift’s new ‘Legal Shield’ is a blueprint for your digital safety
By Amanda Caswell published
As AI voice cloning scams explode in 2026, here is how the 'Swift Strategy' provides a blueprint for protecting your own digital voice from being stolen.

I used ChatGPT to apply Warren Buffett’s ‘two-list’ rule — and it changed how I set goals
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT to apply Warren Buffett’s two-list rule to my goals — and it helped me focus, cut distractions and finally prioritize what matters most.

I used the 'Eat the Frog' prompt with Gemini — and its a game changer for my productivity
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tried the famous “Eat the Frog” productivity rule with Gemini and finally found a way to stop avoiding my hardest task of the day.

7-0 wipeout: I put ChatGPT-5.5 vs Claude 4.7 through 7 impossible tests — and the results shocked me
By Amanda Caswell published
Only one model deserves the hype

I turned off Gemini Personal Intelligence for a week — and I’m not going back
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini Personal Intelligence kept forcing old context into my prompts. I turned it off after responses became distracting, irrelevant and less useful overall.

I applied Tim Cook’s ‘Simplicity Rule’ to my ChatGPT prompts — and it became a masterclass in creativity
By Amanda Caswell published
Simplicity often sparks creativity

'We’re doing this as part of our continued effort to run the company more efficiently': Meta announces layoffs of 10% of workforce amid massive AI push
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta’s reported 8,000 job cuts may be about more than layoffs. Here’s why the company could be betting on AI to boost productivity by 2027.

I let Gemini’s Nano Banana see my messy fridge — and it saved me $150 on groceries
By Amanda Caswell published
used Gemini to scan photos of my fridge, freezer and pantry, build a meal plan from what I already had and cut my grocery bill by $150 this month.

I used Jeff Bezos’ 'Day 1' rule to fix my ChatGPT workflow — and it actually killed my procrastination
By Amanda Caswell published
I used Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 rule with ChatGPT to stop procrastinating. These simple prompts helped me start faster, overthink less and get more done.

Anthropic reportedly 'lost control' of its most dangerous AI model — and that should worry everyone
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic is facing questions after reports claimed unauthorized users accessed Claude Mythos, its highly restricted cybersecurity AI model. Here’s why it matters.

I replaced ChatGPT with 5 'tiny' AI tools — they are faster, greener and most can run offline
By Amanda Caswell published
I’m rethinking AI’s footprint this Earth Day. Here’s why I’m using smaller AI models instead of Big AI — and the lightweight tools worth trying.

I asked ChatGPT to use Charlie Munger’s ‘Inversion rule' to rethink my goals — and it beat every productivity app
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked ChatGPT how to use Charlie Munger’s famous Inversion rule to rethink success, stress and career growth — and the mindset shift instantly clarified what actually matters.

I replaced ChatGPT with Google's offline AI on my phone for 24 hours — here's my verdict
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Can AI finally stay on your phone? I tested Google’s offline AI app for 24 hours — and it completely changed how I think about privacy, even if it’s not ready to replace ChatGPT yet.
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