Amanda Caswell
Amanda is a seasoned writer with a passion for blending creativity and technology. As a tech enthusiast, she has a deep love for innovation and a flair for encouraging others to embrace the power of AI. When she’s not exploring new ways to push the boundaries of the digital world, she enjoys long-distance running, spending time with family, and writing science fiction books for young readers.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

I tested ChatGPT vs DeepSeek with 10 prompts — here’s the surprising winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Eager to understand how DeepSeek RI measures up against ChatGPT, I conducted a comprehensive comparison between the two platforms with 7 prompts.

Alibaba announces Qwen 2.5-Max to fight DeepSeek — what to know
By Amanda Caswell published
Days after DeepSeek took the internet by storm, Chinese tech company Alibaba announced Qwen 2.5-Max, the latest of its LLM series.

What is DeepSeek? — everything to know
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Everything we know about DeepSeek, the Chinese chatbot, and some frequently asked questions about its models, uses, safety concerns and more.

DeepSeek live updates — OpenAI cries foul, Nvidia impact and latest news
By Dave LeClair, Amanda Caswell last updated
Deepseek is taking the internet by storm with its new AI model and we have all the latest on it.

Is DeepSeek a national security threat? I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and DeepSeek itself
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked some of the most popular chatbots including DeepSeek if DeepSeek was a threat to national security. All the answers were similar except for the one from DeepSeek itself.

I test AI chatbots for a living and these are the best ChatGPT alternatives
By Ryan Morrison, Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT is an impressive piece of technology but the market for AI chatbots is now wide open. Here's the best ChatGPT alternatives base on my testing.

DeepSeek experiences outages and 'large-scale malicious attacks' amid overwhelming popularity
By Amanda Caswell published
Currently ranking as the top free app on Apple's App Store, DeepSeek is overwhelmed by malicious attacks amid its popularity.

I tested Meta AI vs Perplexity AI with 7 prompts — here’s the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I used 7 prompts and went head-to-head with Perplexity AI and Meta AI to determine which AI assistant excels in various tasks.

7 ways I use Gemini Advanced — and why I think it's worth it
By Amanda Caswell published
Extensive AI features along with substantial storage are just a few reasons why Gemini Advanced is worth the monthly subscription.

I tested ChatGPT Plus vs Gemini Advanced with 7 prompts — here’s the winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Using 7 prompts, I put ChatGPT Plus and Gemini Advanced to the test to determine which paid chatbot is the overall winner.

OpenAI launches ‘Operator’ – everything about the new agent that can use a computer for you
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI has unveiled "Operator," an advanced AI agent designed to autonomously perform tasks on the web, marking a leap in AI independence.

OpenAI’s ‘o3-mini’ is free for all users — what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced today that the free tier of ChatGPT will now utilize the o3-mini model, while paid users will get "tons more." Here's what that entails.

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.

OpenAI confirms launch of 'o3 Mini’ AI model that pauses to ‘think’ — here's how it works
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI's latest, the o3 mini model, represents a significant leap by incorporating advanced reasoning skills that allow for step-by-step logical analysis.

Perplexity AI submits bid to help save TikTok in the US — here's what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
Perplexity AI, a U.S.-based search engine startup, has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok's U.S. operations.

I tried ChatGPT Tasks and I'm sticking with Siri for now — here's why
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlike other ChatGPT features, ChatGPT Tasks is not always reliable, leaving me second-guessing if I should just stick with Siri or Alexa.

7 prompts for creating custom GPTs in ChatGPT – here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
7 prompts to create custom GPTs to tailor the way ChatGPT responds to your exact needs.

Planning a wedding? Let Gemini help with these 7 prompts
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini AI is the perfect assistant and wedding planner. Here are 7 prompts to help plan your dream wedding.

7 ways I use ChatGPT Plus — here’s why I think it's worth it
By Amanda Caswell published
From improved performance and faster response times to exclusive capabilities, here are 7 compelling reasons why I believe it's worth subscribing to ChatGPT Plus.

7 hacks to get more out of WhatsApp using Meta AI
By Amanda Caswell published
These 7 hacks are sure to help WhatsApp users maximize their experience on the messaging platform by integrating Meta AI into their chats and more.

I asked Perplexity for 7 prompts to challenge ChatGPT — here's what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT tackled 7 prompts from Perplexity in a unique test to see how they interoperate.

OpenAI announces ChatGPT Tasks for automating future actions — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI today announced a new beta feature for ChatGPT called Tasks, enabling users to schedule tasks and activities in advance.

7 Gemini 2.0 hacks to maximize the AI's full potential — here's how to try them
By Amanda Caswell published
I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Gemini 2.0 hacks that utilize ways to help you save time and take your personal and professional projects to the next level.
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