
Amanda Caswell
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

I thought I could trust these 5 ChatGPT clones — here’s what went wrong
By Amanda Caswell published
Not every “ChatGPT” site is legit. I tried 5 convincing fakes — here’s how they work, why they’re risky, and how to avoid getting fooled.

I just tested ChatGPT vs Gemini with 7 AI image prompts — and one crushed the other
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here’s what happened when I tested ChatGPT and Gemini with 7 prompts for the ultimate AI art faceoff

Netflix is bringing generative AI to your screen — but it's not what you think
By Amanda Caswell published
Netflix’s new AI-powered ads are coming to your screen — and they’re smarter than ever. Here’s what to expect and how it could affect your viewing.

I tried 100+ ChatGPT prompts — this is the secret to getting the best results
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Tired of getting the same old answers from one chatbot? Learn how mixing and matching AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude can unlock smarter results.

College students are using ChatGPT as their personal life coach — 5 prompts to try it (even if you’re not Gen Z)
By Amanda Caswell published
While it's no substitute for human guidance or a therapist, ChatGPT is proving to be helpful guideance for Gez Z when they need advice.

7 genius chatbot prompts that will instantly boost your ideas
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Discover 7 powerful chatbot prompts designed to help you generate ideas faster, think more creatively, and break through mental blocks.

These 7 Copilot prompts supercharge my workday — and work even better than I expected
By Amanda Caswell published
Make the most of Microsoft's AI assistant with these tips to enhance productivity and supercharge your professional performance.

These 5 ChatGPT prompts set me up for success every week — here's how
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT can be a helpful tool for planning out your next week early to set yourself up for success so you don't have to worry about it.

I used AI to make a Mother’s Day gift for free — and my mom cried
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Struggling to find a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Turning to AI can help you create something special and heartfelt.

I tested DeepSeek vs Claude in 5 moral tests — here’s the surprising winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I gave DeepSeek and Claude five tricky ethical dilemmas and the results revealed which chatbot truly has a moral compass.

This tiny prompt change makes ChatGPT way more useful — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
Here's how to get the results you want from your chatbot with one simple change.

Apple agrees to $95 million Siri settlement — here’s how to claim your share
By Amanda Caswell published
If you’ve ever had Siri accidentally activate and overhear a private conversation, you could now be eligible for a payout from Apple.

ChatGPT might be coming to Safari — here's why Google should be worried
By Amanda Caswell published
Apple is exploring adding AI search engines like Perplexity and Claude to Safari, potentially challenging Google’s dominance — here’s what we know so far.

Google Gemini: Everything we know about the advanced AI model
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google Gemini comes in three versions, Ultra, Pro and Nano. It is also the name of the AI chatbot from Google.

I put ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude through the same job interview — here’s who got hired
By Amanda Caswell published
Top chatbots were candidates for a fake role, answering with real responses that may be useful for those in the job market. Discover tips from this face-off.

I’ve tested every major AI chatbot in 2025 — these 5 prompts never fail me
By Amanda Caswell published
I've put top AI chatbots through their paces and these 5 prompts consistently give me the best results.

Claude is quietly crushing it — here’s why it might be the smartest AI yet
By Amanda Caswell published
These five prompts changed my mind about Anthropic’s latest model and now I use it every day.

This robot vacuum is such a part of our family we brought it on vacation
By Amanda Caswell published
As a family of five and countless messes, the S10 Ultra stands out with its innovative WaterRecycle system and innovative features. Here's why we like it.

This viral ChatGPT trick turned my kids’ doodles into stunningly real images — here's how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
The activity of uploading my kids’ silly, funny, and sweet images and bringing them to life with ChatGPT has been a special one. Here’s how to try it.

I’m a ChatGPT power user — 9 tips to help you get ahead at work
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Here’s how to use ChatGPT at work without making it obvious, so you can work smarter, not harder.

I put ChatGPT-4o vs Claude 3.7 Sonnet through a 7-round face-off — one left the other in the dust
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Two of the hottest chatbots go head-to-head with 7 challenging prompts to determine a winner.

I've tested nearly 200+ DeepSeek prompts — these 7 are the ones I always come back to
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Discover 7 powerful DeepSeek prompts that streamline research, summarize articles, and boost productivity — here's how I use them daily.

Google’s new AI upgrade will change the way millions search — and it’s rolling out now
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's AI Mode just got a major upgrade that lets you search using images, voice, and text — here's how the new features work and why they matter.
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