Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
A new study just exposed AI 'creativity' — and why humans still have the edge
AI art models like Midjourney and Nano Banana may wow us with wild images, but researchers say their “creativity” comes from structure, not imagination.
Forget ChatGPT, Alexa+ is the only chatbot I actually use at home — here’s why
Alexa+ isn’t just for timers and music. From cleaning coach to mood DJ, here are 5 quirky ways I use it every day — and why it’s become my favorite AI assistant at home.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 can code for 30 hours straight — and it could change the future of work forever
Anthropic says it's the "best in the world" for coding
ChatGPT just launched Parental Controls — here’s my advice to parents
ChatGPT just added parental controls. Here’s how they work — and my advice to parents on keeping AI safe and age-appropriate for teens.
Nano Banana isn’t just for viral trends — here’s how I use it to fix and edit everyday photos
Google’s Nano Banana AI isn’t just for viral tricks — see how it removes objects, changes backgrounds and makes photo editing effortless.
AI billionaire’s advice to teens: Master 'vibe coding' — here’s 5 prompts to get started
AI billionaire Alexandr Wang urges teens to master ‘vibe coding’ for a huge career edge. Here’s why it matters — plus 5 AI coding prompts to get started today.
These 5 ChatGPT alternatives have one thing in common — and it’s not what you’d expect
Discover Ecosia Chat, the AI chatbot with a green twist. Plus, see how it and other chatbots like it, help fight climate change while you work, plan and brainstorm.
I didn’t believe the hype about Google Mixboard — now I’m obsessed
Skeptical at first, I tried Google Mixboard — the new AI mood board tool — and now I’m hooked. Here’s how it turns your ideas into visuals.
Don’t have ChatGPT Pulse yet? Try my clever hack to create your own curated feeds without it
ChatGPT Pulse is only available to Pro users, but I found a simple hack using Tasks and Memory that lets anyone recreate the daily AI feed.
ChatGPT Pulse is here — now the AI proactively starts the chat and creates a daily brief
ChatGPT’s new Pulse feature sends you daily visual cards with personalized research and reminders. Here’s why you might want to use it.
AI just passed the hardest CFA exam — should you trust it with your taxes?
AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic breezed through the hardest CFA exam level in minutes. Here’s what that means for your money, your taxes, and the future of financial experts.
Forget Nano Banana — I tried Adobe Firefly for free and it blew me away
I put Adobe's free AI image generator up against Nano Banana in 7 prompt tests — here’s how it stacked up.
Google's Mixboard is like a Pinterest-style AI tool — here's how it works and how to use it
Google just launched Mixboard, a Pinterest-style AI tool that helps you brainstorm and turn rough ideas into polished visual prototypes.
Chatbait is the new clickbait — here’s how chatbots are keeping you hooked
Chatbait is the new clickbait — AI chatbots are nudging you to stay online longer, raising new questions about privacy, trust and manipulation.
5 totally free and under-the-radar ways to use NotebookLM — you’ll wish you tried them sooner
From idea-sparking to organizing chaos, here are 5 unconventional ways I make NotebookLM more powerful every day.
Just when I thought I'd tried all the Nano Banana trends, I discovered these 5 new ones — and I think I'm obsessed
Google's popular image generator, Nano Banana, continues to be a hit with viral trends. Here are 5 must-try prompts.
AI was supposed to boost productivity — but a new report says ‘workslop’ is making it worse
Companies are deploying AI tools across the board — but the gains aren’t showing up. Turns out much of what these tools produce is what experts are calling “workslop.”
Study finds ChatGPT-5 is wrong about 1 in 4 times — here's the reason why
A new OpenAI study reveals why ChatGPT and other AI chatbots hallucinate — and why they often guess instead of admitting they don’t know.
Google Gemini Gems just got an upgrade — here are 3 I built and how to try them
Gemini Gems just got a big update. I created 3 custom AI assistants that actually save me time — here’s what they do and how to use them.
I switched from ChatGPT to Gemini for one week — and here’s why I’m going back to ChatGPT
I spent a week using Google Gemini instead of ChatGPT for my daily tasks. Here’s what worked, what didn’t, and why I'm not ditching ChatGPT anytime soon
Notion 3.0 launches AI agents — and I think personal workspaces are next
Notion 3.0 adds AI agents for business, but as a longtime user I see signs that personal workspaces could get the next big upgrade.
Google teases Gemini-powered Nest Cam — big reveal coming Oct. 1
A new teaser confirms “Gemini coming to Google Home,” and hints at upgraded Nest Cam and Doorbell models, plus deeper AI integration.
It's 2025, stop using ChatGPT for everything: A pro’s guide to picking the right AI for the job
There are other AI services that can help you besides ChatGPT. Here's an expert guide to picking the right one for your needs.
