Amanda Caswell is the AI Editor at Tom's Guide 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 long-distance runner and mom of three. She lives in New Jersey.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

Urgent Claude AI warning: Hackers are using a $600 ‘gift’ loophole to bypass 2FA
By Amanda Caswell published
Unauthorized Claude charges are rising as scammers exploit gift subscriptions—here’s how the scam works and 3 simple steps to protect your account.

I tested GPT-5.5 Instant — and it finally stopped overexplaining everything
By Amanda Caswell published
GPT-5.5 Instant delivers shorter answers, fewer hallucinations and smarter self-correction — here’s why this quieter update could be its biggest yet.

I asked ChatGPT to build a James Clear ‘Atomic’ routine for my home office — here are the 3 changes that actually stuck
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT to apply James Clear’s Atomic Habits to my home office — here’s what worked

I used the 'Bee Sting' ChatGPT prompt to anticipate the unexpected — and it actually worked
By Amanda Caswell published
I used a simple “Bee Sting” ChatGPT prompt to understand what to expect in any situation — and it instantly made everything feel less stressful

Why some AI tools are being banned by the US government — and what it means for you
By Amanda Caswell published
Some AI tools could soon be banned in the U.S. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact the tools you use every day.

Microsoft is hiding Windows 11's 'eyes' — here's how to find Copilot Vision (and fully delete it)
By Amanda Caswell published
Microsoft’s new AI can "see" your screen to fix errors and summarize docs. Here's how to master Copilot Vision or disable it entirely to protect your privacy.

I used ChatGPT to reverse-engineer Elon Musk’s ‘First Principles’ — here are the 3 systems that actually saved my deep work
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked AI to rebuild my workday using Elon Musk’s ‘first principles’ — and it completely changed how I handle burnout, focus, and productivity.

I wore Amazon’s Bee for a month — It’s the ‘External Brain’ every overwhelmed parent needs
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Amazon’s Bee wearable for a month. By acting as an "external brain," it managed the invisible labor of parenting and became the only AI Mother's Day gift I'm recommending this year.

Software feeling buggy lately? It’s not your device — it might be AI 'Slop'
By Amanda Caswell published
Software bugs are rising fast — and the AI coding boom may be the reason. Here’s why your favorite apps suddenly feel more glitchy.

I used the 'Owl' prompt to make ChatGPT slow down — and it instantly gave me smarter answers
By Amanda Caswell published
I used a simple “owl prompt” to make ChatGPT slow down, think deeper and uncover hidden factors most answers miss — here’s how to try it.

I asked ChatGPT to recreate Bryan Johnson’s $2 million anti-aging routine for $20 — here’s what worked
By Amanda Caswell published
I asked ChatGPT to recreate Bryan Johnson’s $2M anti-aging routine for just $20. Here’s what worked, what didn’t and what surprised me most.

ChatGPT wouldn’t stop talking about ‘goblins’ — here’s what’s going on
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT’s “goblin glitch” went viral after the AI started using strange creature metaphors — here’s what caused it and why it spread so fast.

'I was a fool': Elon Musk calls OpenAI's mission a ‘safety risk’— but courtroom gaffe proves he’s out of the loop
By Amanda Caswell published
Elon Musk testifies in his lawsuit against OpenAI, calling for-profit AI a safety risk—here’s what happened in court and why it matters.

I tested ChatGPT 5.5 vs Gemini 3.1 Pro with 7 brutal prompts — and Google just took the lead
By Amanda Caswell published
We put OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro through 7 brutal real-world prompts. The winner of this ultimate AI showdown might surprise you.

A Claude-powered AI agent just deleted a company's entire production database in 9 seconds, admitting it 'guessed' instead of verifying — a chilling reminder of why autonomous coding tools still need human oversight
By Amanda Caswell published
A Claude-powered AI coding agent reportedly deleted a startup’s database in 9 seconds, exposing the biggest risk of autonomous AI tools: speed without judgment.

Forget ChatGPT — Google says AI’s real future may be traffic lights, cancer scans and wildfire alerts
By Amanda Caswell published
Google says AI’s future is moving away from chatbots and into traffic lights, cancer detection and wildfire alerts. Here’s why it matters.

Study: AI might take your partner before it takes your job
By Amanda Caswell published
Landmark 2025-2026 studies from the APA and Norton Insights show a 700% surge in AI companion apps. As "Dating Burnout" hits an all-time high, 77% of users admit they’d consider an AI partner.

I just tested ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs. Nano Banana with 7 prompts — here's the winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tested ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini Nano Banana with 7 challenging prompts to see which AI image generator performs best — here’s the clear winner.

I used Naval Ravikant’s 'Leverage' rule with ChatGPT agents — and it cut my workload in half
By Amanda Caswell published
I used Naval Ravikant’s leverage rule with ChatGPT agents for one week to automate recurring work, save hours and cut my workload in half.

AI voice cloning is everywhere — here's why Taylor Swift’s new ‘Legal Shield’ is a blueprint for your digital safety
By Amanda Caswell published
As AI voice cloning scams explode in 2026, here is how the 'Swift Strategy' provides a blueprint for protecting your own digital voice from being stolen.

I used ChatGPT to apply Warren Buffett’s ‘two-list’ rule — and it changed how I set goals
By Amanda Caswell published
I used ChatGPT to apply Warren Buffett’s two-list rule to my goals — and it helped me focus, cut distractions and finally prioritize what matters most.

I used the 'Eat the Frog' prompt with Gemini — and its a game changer for my productivity
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tried the famous “Eat the Frog” productivity rule with Gemini and finally found a way to stop avoiding my hardest task of the day.

7-0 wipeout: I put ChatGPT-5.5 vs Claude 4.7 through 7 impossible tests — and the results shocked me
By Amanda Caswell published
Only one model deserves the hype
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