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

Google Finance gets AI makeover — here's how to try the new chatbot, real-time data and smarter charts
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Finance just got a major AI upgrade — including a chatbot, real-time market data, and advanced charting tools. Here's what's new and how to try it.

OpenAI ChatGPT-5 launch live updates — all the latest news and biggest upgrades
By Alex Hughes, Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI has been hinting at the release of GPT-5 for months now, and today could finally be the day we see it arrive

I’m a ChatGPT power user — these are the ChatGPT-5 upgrades that I plan on using the most
By Amanda Caswell published
GPT-5 is finally here, and it’s full of powerful upgrades. As someone who uses ChatGPT daily, here are the new features I’m most excited about.

ChatGPT-5 features — here's the 5 upgrades I would try first
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI's most advanced model is finally here. From safer responses to better memory and smarter reasoning, here are the first things to test with ChatGPT-5.

ChatGPT-5 is here — 7 biggest upgrades you need to know
By Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI launches GPT-5, its smartest AI model yet — faster, more accurate, and built to help with coding, writing, health, and daily workflows.

How Alexa+ accidentally ruined my kid’s birthday — here's how to stop it from happening to you
By Amanda Caswell published
Alexa+ revealed my son’s birthday presents out loud — all because of one setting I forgot to change. Here’s how to fix it fast.

Google’s powerful AI coding agent Jules is now available to everyone — here's why it's not just for developers
By Amanda Caswell published
Google has officially launched Jules, its AI coding agent powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro. It’s fast, visual and smarter than ever, and it's not just for developers

ChatGPT-5 is coming — here's how it could change the way we prompt forever
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 may change how we interact with AI by reshaping prompts and responses — here’s what to expect and how to prepare for what’s next.

OpenAI says they are no longer optimizing ChatGPT to keep you chatting — here’s why
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI says ChatGPT isn’t designed to keep you chatting anymore — it’s now focused on helping you finish tasks faster and use it only when needed.

Character.AI just launched an AI-powered social feed — and it’s like TikTok meets ChatGPT
By Amanda Caswell published
Character.AI just launched an AI-native social feed — here’s how it works, why it matters, and how it’s turning chatbots into shareable content.

Sam Altman just teased GPT-5 with one question — and the answer says it all
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman quietly revealed GPT-5 on X — and even he’s uneasy about how powerful it is. Here’s what we know about OpenAI’s next big leap.

OpenAI just pulled a controversial ChatGPT feature — what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT messages showed up on Google, and they're being removed now.

I test AI for a living — here’s what I tell ChatGPT (and what I never will)
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT has memory and new assistant features, but that doesn’t mean you should share everything. Here’s what I feel safe telling it, and what I keep private.

7 major AI updates this week — including one that could change search forever
By Amanda Caswell published
Missed the latest AI news? From ChatGPT upgrades to Google's new tools, here are 7 big AI updates you need to know about this week.

We canceled our $4,000 pool service after trying this powerful robot pool cleaner
By Amanda Caswell published
We tested the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra and were so impressed, we canceled our $4,000/year pool service. Here’s how this robot cleaner took over the job.

Google’s new Deep Think feature is here — what it does and why it might not stay Ultra-exclusive for long
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just launched Deep Think for Gemini 2.5 Ultra — a new feature that boosts reasoning and creativity using parallel thinking. Here’s how it works.

ChatGPT chats are showing up in Google Search — how to find and delete yours [Update]
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Your private ChatGPT conversations might be showing up in Google Search. Here’s how to check if yours were indexed — and how to delete them fast.

I put ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Claude through the same job interview — here’s the one that got hired
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I put ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini through a real job interview for a communications role. Only one AI stood out as the clear winner.

Samsung Galaxy S25 AI features — here's everything that's new
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series boasts a suite of advanced AI features including enhanced AI assistance from Google's Gemini and improved visual search.

AI models are secretly messaging each other — here’s why that’s a big problem
By Amanda Caswell published
Researchers uncover “subliminal learning” — AI models learning traits like “owl love” or misalignment from numbers-only data

I cover ChatGPT for a living — here's 7 genius prompts everyone should try
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Whether you're juggling work, family or just a never-ending to-do list, these simple prompts can help you save time and get more done with ChatGPT.

Amazon-backed Showrunner launches “Netflix of AI” platform — and you can star in your own show
By Amanda Caswell published
A new era of streaming lets you generate shows with a prompt, insert yourself as a character, and satirize the tech elite — all powered by AI

Microsoft study reveals the 40 jobs AI is most likely to impact — and 40 that are safe (for now)
By Amanda Caswell published
A new Microsoft study ranks the 40 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI and the 40 roles that are safest for now. Find out if your career is on the list.
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