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

I test ChatGPT-5 for a living — 7 smart prompts to elevate your experience
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Not getting great results from GPT-5? These prompts show how to prompt smarter, plan better and unlock the model’s full potential.

I tested ChatGPT-5 Study mode vs Claude Learning mode with 7 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Our 7-prompt test reveals the better tutor, key pros and cons, and who each learning model is best for.

What is ChatGPT-5? — new features, how to use it, plans, pricing and more
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 explained: what it is, key features, plans and pricing, and simple tips for study, coding and everyday tasks.

Sam Altman's bold prediction: Gen Alpha grads could skip the cubicle and head right for high-paying jobs in space
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman predicts the class of 2035 could trade office jobs for AI-driven careers in outer space — a sci-fi sounding future he says is closer than we think.

Claude’s new ‘learning modes’ take on ChatGPT’s Study Mode — here’s what they do
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic’s Claude now has new learning modes for students and developers, rivaling ChatGPT’s study features with guided and Socratic-style teaching.

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs Grok 4 with 9 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Two of the most advanced AI chatbots, Grok 4 and ChatGPT-5, go head-to-head in a showdown to see which delivers the smartest, most useful answers.

Apple plans home robot invasion with lifelike Siri that 'injects itself into conversations' — and there's a lot more devices
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Apple is finally entering the AI race with a lifelike Siri, smart display, dancing robot, and AI-powered security camera — here’s everything we know so far.

5 AI tools students need to excel in 2025 — without cheating
By Amanda Caswell published
SPONSORED AI-powered tools for getting ahead, not getting in trouble

Google Gemini just closed the gap by adding 'ChatGPT' features — here’s how they work
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Gemini update adds chat personalization, a Temporary Chat mode and new data controls — giving you smarter conversations and more privacy options.

Sam Altman responds to GPT-5 backlash — here's all the new features just announced
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI adds new speed modes, boosts GPT-5 Thinking limits, and restores GPT-4o for paid ChatGPT users — plus a warmer personality update is on the way.

This overlooked GPT-5 upgrade is my favorite — and even as a power user, it blew me away
By Amanda Caswell published
GPT-5’s new Voice mode is free, natural and emotionally adaptive — here’s why it's my favorite feature yet.

Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s AI superintelligence breakthrough — and why you won’t be using it anytime soon
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta claims its AI is starting to improve itself, a step toward superintelligence — yet CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the most advanced models will stay locked away.

Perplexity just made a $34.5 billion offer for Google Chrome — what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
The AI startup makes another bold bid

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs Claude with 7 challenging prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 and Claude were put through 7 head-to-head tests; from creative writing to trip planning and the race was fairly close

OpenAI's Sam Altman brings back GPT-4o and boosts GPT-5 limits — but there’s a catch
By Amanda Caswell published
After backlash over GPT-5, OpenAI has restored GPT-4o for ChatGPT Plus users and doubled GPT-5’s limits. Free users, however, are still stuck with GPT-5 only.

Claude just got a major personalization upgrade — here’s what’s new
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude just got a major personalization upgrade — here’s what’s new

GPT-4 isn’t gone — here’s how to use it for free right now
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI’s GPT-5 has replaced GPT-4 for free ChatGPT users — but you can still use GPT-4 for free. Here’s how with the Microsoft tool that makes it possible.

From hyper-personal assistants to mind-reading tech — this is how AI will transform everything by 2035
By Amanda Caswell published
Your future AI assistant will know your mood and when to reschedule your day — all before you ask

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs Google Gemini 2.5 with 10 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I gave GPT-5 and Gemini 2.5 Pro the same 10 prompts — from budgeting to humor — to see which AI is smarter, more helpful and easier to use.

ChatGPT-5 just got 4 new personalities — here’s how to use them (and why you should)
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 now has 4 personality modes. Here’s how to use Cynic, Robot, Listener, and Nerd — and why switching styles can unlock new ways to think.

ChatGPT-4o is coming back after massive GPT-5 backlash — here’s what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI has reinstated GPT-4o just 24 hours after replacing it with GPT-5. Here’s why users rallied for its return — and what it means for you

GPT-5 vs GPT-4: I tested both on 7 real-world challenges — one dominated
By Amanda Caswell published
From solving a locked-room murder to comforting someone who lost their job, I put GPT-4 and GPT-5 through real-world tests to see which AI came out on top.

I've created thousands of AI images and these are the best AI image generators of 2025
By Amanda Caswell, Ryan Morrison last updated
AI image generators are among the most high profile use cases for the technology but with so many to play with its hard to know where to start. So I've pulled together my favorites.
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