Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
How AI 'Could kill us all': A breakdown of ex-Anthropic researcher's doomsday warning
What does an AI doomsday actually look like? Experts point to biological threats, cyberattacks and autonomous systems humans may struggle to control.
Dex Language-Discovery Camera review: The rare AI gadget that keeps up with my non-stop 5-year-old
The Dex camera turns everyday exploration into language learning, getting kids off screens and discovering new words in the real world.
I stopped reading the fine print myself after discovering this overlooked ChatGPT trick
I stopped reading pages of fine print myself. This simple ChatGPT trick compares long documents, finds key differences and shows you exactly where to look.
Anthropic says it blocked researchers using Claude for possible bioweapon research
Anthropic recently blocked researchers using Claude for potential bioweapons research. Here is how AI safety is shifting from bad prompts to bad behavior.
I ditched ChatGPT for YouMind for a day — here’s what surprised me
I ditched ChatGPT for YouMind for a full workday. Its persistent boards, multiple AI models and inline editing changed how I research and write.
Anthropic modeled what AI could do by 2030 — the economy gets 32% richer while workers get left behind
Anthropic modeled how AI could reshape jobs and wages by 2030, including a scenario where the U.S. economy grows 32% larger while knowledge workers earn less.
Meta just launched an AI that can actually run your life online — here's what Muse can do
The AI can send emails, spend money and work while you sleep
Gemini 3.8 Flash has one major advantage over GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1
Gemini 3.8 Flash has a major advantage over GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1: native video understanding. Here’s what that means for you
AI is turning ordinary photos of kids into sexual abuse imagery — here's how to protect your family
AI tools can turn ordinary photos of children into sexual abuse imagery. Here's how parents can reduce the risk and what to do if it happens.
Communities may soon be left in the dark about new local data centers under a proposed EPA rule change
Proposed EPA rule changes could limit public notice on new data centers, sparking debate over local transparency as AI infrastructure expands.
Claude Fable 5.1 is here — this one prompt shows what it can really do
Claude Fable 5.1 is here with stronger reasoning and agentic capabilities — here’s what’s new and why Anthropic’s latest AI model matters.
Chrome could soon let you ask Google about anything on your screen — even outside the browser
Google is testing an “Ask Google from anywhere” feature in Chrome that could let you search, use AI, and ask questions about anything on your screen.
ChatGPT-6 Astra is here — this one prompt shows what it can really do
GPT-6 Astra is here, but don't use it like the ChatGPT you already know. This one prompt is designed to show what OpenAI's new model can really do.
Should you feel guilty using ChatGPT? We just fact-checked Sam Altman's wild almond claim
Sam Altman says 38,000 ChatGPT queries use as much water as growing one almond. We checked the math — and found there’s more to the story.
Snickers made a digital candy bar that claims to fix ChatGPT — I put it to the test
I tested Snickers' bizarre new Hungr.AI campaign, which gives ChatGPT a digital candy bar when its answers go off the rails. Here's what happened.
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to plan the same Disney World vacation — one cost $5,000 more
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to plan the exact same 5-day Disney World vacation for a family of five. Here’s how their itineraries and prices compared.
Anthropic just made a staggering $35 billion bet on Claude — here's why it needs so much computing power
Anthropic is reportedly spending $35 billion on new computing power for Claude. Here’s why the AI chatbot needs so much infrastructure to keep growing.
You might be using Claude wrong — 5 habits to stop right now
Using Claude every day doesn't mean you're getting the best results. These 5 common habits could be making the AI chatbot less useful.
OpenAI is leaving Cursor in November — here are your 3 options
OpenAI plans to end direct model access to Cursor in November. Here's what changes, what keeps working and three ways Cursor users can prepare.
NotebookLM can now read your ebooks — 7 prompts to try
Google now lets Gemini Notebook read eligible ebooks you own. Here’s how to add a book and seven prompts for podcasts, quizzes, recaps and more.
I gave Claude one app and asked it to act like four different senior developers — here’s what happened
I asked Claude to build, debug, redesign and optimize the same app as four senior developers. Here’s what each role fixed — and missed.
Less pervy? Meta AI glasses will now stop recording if you cover the warning light
Meta is updating its AI glasses to stop recording if someone covers the capture LED and cracking down on covert filming and harassment.
Claude's new memory feature solves my biggest AI frustration — here are 5 prompts to try first
Anthropic just upgraded Claude's memory across Chat and Cowork. Use these five copy-paste prompts to see what it remembers and test its limits.
