
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

Meta takes on ChatGPT with new standalone AI app — here's what makes it different
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta has launched its first standalone AI app, to compete with ChatGPT and Gemini — featuring voice chat, a Discover feed, and deep social integration.

I put ChatGPT-4o vs Claude 3.7 Sonnet through a 5-round face-off — one left the other in the dust
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Two of the hottest chatbots go head-to-head with 5 challenging prompts to determine a winner.

ChatGPT just announced a major update with new shopping features — what you can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
You can now shop with ChatGPT. Here's what the new feature means for online shopping, gift hunting, and smarter product searches.

OpenAI says it's fixing the 'annoying' new ChatGPT personality — 5 tips to customize it yourself
By Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT’s personality shift has sparked complaints — but for me, a friendly chatbot makes all the difference.

I use Gemini every day — here are 9 mind-blowing prompts I can’t live without
By Amanda Caswell last updated
After months of testing, experimenting, and uncovering hidden efficiencies here are nine prompts I use daily.

I use Perplexity every day — here are 7 prompts I can't live without
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity AI gives me fast, clear answers with sources I can trust and it's even easier to use now that it's available on iOS.

I had no one to call during a panic attack — so I tried ChatGPT (and a psychologist explains why it worked)
By Amanda Caswell published
I had a panic attack in the middle of the day — alone and desperate, I turned to ChatGPT Voice. To my shock, it helped me calm down when nothing else could.

I test ChatGPT for a living — 7 secrets to instantly up your prompt game
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock ChatGPT’s full potential with these 7 expert prompt tips. From roleplay to tone tweaks, here’s how to get smarter, sharper AI responses every time.

Say goodbye to endless scrolling — what you need to know about YouTube's AI summaries
By Amanda Caswell published
YouTube is rolling out an experimental feature that could change the way you search for videos — and not everyone is thrilled, namely creators.

I just tried Perplexity’s new iOS assistant — and now I’m ditching Siri for good
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity AI's voice assistant arrives on iOS, and from my experience, I'm already getting smarter, more versatile responses than Siri.

I tried these 7 Gemini Live prompts — and the results blew my mind
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Discover the top 7 Gemini Live prompts for Android that will unlock the full potential of your AI assistant.

Everyone's asking ChatGPT to 'roast' them — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
The latest viral trend on Instagram and TikTok has users asking ChatGPT to ‘roast me’ — and the results are hilarious, brutally honest, and totally addictive.

Oscars set new AI rules — here’s what it means for the future of movies
By Amanda Caswell published
In its new guidelines, the Academy stops short of banning AI, but underscores a key principle: Oscar-worthy cinema must remain a product of human vision.

Here's what really happens when you don't say 'thank you' to ChatGPT — and why I always do
By Amanda Caswell published
How polite do we need to be to chatbots? Here's a look at the differences and why I choose to say 'thank you' in my prompts.

I tested every Gemini model — here’s what each one does and 30 prompts to try
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock the power of Gemini AI with this prompt playbook

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.

7 ChatGPT productivity hacks that you're not using — but should be
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT offers innovative solutions to everyday challenges. Here are seven unexpected ways to harness ChatGPT for enhanced productivity.

The #1 mistake people make when using ChatGPT — and how to fix it
By Amanda Caswell published
Struggling to get great answers from ChatGPT? You’re not alone. Most users make the same mistake. Here's how to avoid it.

These 9 AI prompts work like magic — no matter which chatbot you use
By Amanda Caswell last updated
After years of testing AI, these 9 simple, powerful prompts are my go-to — no matter the chatbot. Use them to work smarter, learn faster, and do more.

I tested ChatGPT vs Gemini with 101 prompts across 15 categories — here's the overall winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here’s what happened when I tested 101 prompts with Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental and ChatGPT-4o.

Forget Bixby — Perplexity could soon come to your Samsung phone
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity has struck a deal with Motorola to bring its AI assistant to the upcoming Razr foldable, with more potential partnerships on the horizon.

I regret jumping on the ChatGPT action figure trend — here's 7 reasons why
By Amanda Caswell published
While ChatGPT image generation trends may look fun and harmless, they come with serious privacy and legal concerns. What to know.

Google just made its AI tools free for college students — here's how to get them
By Amanda Caswell published
Google is giving college students free access to Gemini AI, NotebookLM, and 2TB of storage through Spring 2026 — here's how to sign up.
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