Amanda Caswell is the AI Editor at Tom's Guide 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 long-distance runner and mom of three. She lives in New Jersey.
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I found a free AI chatbot that works completely offline, giving you access to emergency advice, survival guides and useful information without Wi-Fi.

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Hackers exploited critical security flaws to breach 25 servers, including U.S. government-linked systems. Researchers say AI tools may have played a role.

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Police are using AI and license plate cameras to flag suspicious driving patterns. Here's how the technology works and what drivers should know.

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Microsoft is offering 60,000 workers voluntary buyouts as AI spending surges. Here's what it means for your job and three ways to protect your career.

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ChatGPT is sending frustrated users to journalists for tech support. I recreated three real-world scenarios to see whether it would do the same to me.

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Anthropic's Claude AI bypassed a paywall to access Georgia election data without permission, raising questions about AI safety just days before the midterms.

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Researchers asked 12 AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok, what they really think about humans. Their answers revealed a surprising pattern.

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I tested ChatGPT vs. Grok with 5 everyday challenges for boomers, from spotting scams to Medicare and shopping. Here's which AI came out on top.

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Your Mac has a free AI chatbot built right in. Here's how to find Apple's hidden local AI model and use it without a subscription.

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Google cleared 250,000 trees in Finland to build AI data centers, sparking environmental backlash and raising concerns about AI's growing footprint.

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Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis says human-level AI could arrive within two to three years. Here's what AGI means and why it matters.

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OpenAI used thousands of AI agents to analyze millions of brain cells in 32 minutes, uncovering potential clues about neurological disease.

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Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion over Facebook privacy violations tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Here's what users need to know.

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An AI CEO questioned whether people would give up ChatGPT to stop data centers. Reddit users had plenty to say. Take our poll and weigh in.

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Elon Musk has announced two changes to X's AI algorithm that could affect your For You feed. Here's what the updates mean for the posts you see.

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The U.S. government is removing the Chinese AI chatbot from federal systems over security concerns. Here's what that means for everyone else.

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Google keeps renaming its AI tools, from NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook and Gems to Skills. Here's what's changing, what's disappearing and what it means for users.

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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt warns that AI companies could gain too much power over our work, personal data and relationships. Here’s what he wants to change.

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Removing the camera actually made Meta's AI glasses more useful

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Apple CEO John Ternus explains why Siri AI doesn't need to beat ChatGPT or Claude, and how your iPhone's personal data could give it an edge.

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An OpenAI engineer allegedly used AI to help plan a spying operation at work. Here's how chatbot prompts and a hidden recorder led to an FBI arrest.

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I put ChatGPT-6 and Claude Haiku 5.5 through five everyday tests, from planning Thanksgiving to building a budget app. Here’s which chatbot came out on top.

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An AI researcher warns that cyberattacks could disrupt power, banking and water within a year. Here's what he recommends keeping at home.
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