Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
I ignored this Claude feature for so long — now I can’t stop using Artifacts
I ignored Claude Live Artifacts for months — now it’s my primary AI workspace for brainstorming, outlining stories and getting work done faster.
I used the ChatGPT ‘circus’ prompt — and it's a surprisingly effective for multitasking
I use the ChatGPT ‘circus’ prompt whenever my brain feels overloaded with tasks, distractions and mental clutter and it instantly helps me prioritize what actually matters.
Even the people building AI don't know exactly where it's going
Big Tech leaders are softening their once-certain timelines for AI automation, proving that predicting societal tech shifts is harder than it looks.
I turned Gemini Gems into automated Google Workspace agents — here's how
I'm easily saving 10 hours a week with this AI workflow
I asked ChatGPT to roleplay as Simon Sinek — the results rewired my brain for productivity
I used ChatGPT to filter my daily workload through Simon Sinek’s famous "Start With Why" framework. The brutal insights completely rewired how I work.
'Google is force-feeding AI with no way to opt ': DuckDuckGo CEO says installs are surging after Google I/O
DuckDuckGo says installs and AI-free search traffic surged after Google I/O as more users look for ways to avoid AI-heavy search experiences.
'People will buy intelligence from us on a meter': ChatGPT's CEO, Sam Altman, has critics worried with his AI vision
Sam Altman says people may someday “buy intelligence on a meter” like electricity or water and critics say the vision sounds more dystopian than innovative.
AI’s massive data center boom is sparking a backlash across America — and Erin Brockovich is leading the charge
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is sounding the alarm on AI data centers — and the concerns around water, power and local communities are growing fast.
ChatGPT might be quietly rewarding people who know how to think clearly — these prompts can help
I kept noticing that some people got dramatically better ChatGPT responses than others. Then I realized AI may be rewarding something unexpected: clarity of thought.
I told ChatGPT to apply 'Essentialism' to my routine—and it ruthlessly cut 3 things from my week
I used ChatGPT to apply the principles from Essentialism to my weekly schedule — and it immediately exposed three major time drains I didn’t even realize were exhausting me.
I cover AI for a living — and this Prime Video documentary scared the heck out of me
After watching Prime Video’s new AI documentary, one statistic genuinely shook me: more than 20,000 people are building AGI while fewer than 200 focus on AI safety
This MasterClass AI course made me rethink how I use ChatGPT at work — and it’s up to 50% off for Memorial Day
I tried MasterClass’s AI courses to see if they were actually worth the hype — and the lessons completely changed how I think about AI at work. Plus, subscriptions are now 50% off for Memorial Day.
Trump scrapped a major AI safety plan — here’s why that matters for ChatGPT users
President Trump reportedly backed away from a major AI safety effort — and the decision could affect how tools like ChatGPT and Gemini evolve.
I tested ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini to build a resume with Canva — and there's a clear winner
I tested ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for resume creation in Canva to see which AI actually works best — and one completely failed the assignment.
I used the ChatGPT ‘butter’ prompt for deep research — and my results got way better
I use a simple ChatGPT “butter” prompt to turn shallow AI summaries into richer, sharper deep research — and the difference is dramatic.
From AI Overviews to the only view — how Google is squeezing out serendipity on the web
With Google's latest AI updates, the era of 'surfing the web' is dying. The internet is shrinking into a single chat box — and creators are being locked out.
I asked ChatGPT for a copycat Chick-fil-A recipe — but it left me wishing I'd ordered takeout
I trusted ChatGPT to create the perfect Chick-fil-A copycat recipe at home — but one missing detail exposed the biggest weakness of AI-generated cooking advice.
I had 10,000 unread emails — here is the exact Gemini 3.5 Flash prompt I used to clear them in 5 minutes
Gemini 3.5 Flash can summarize emails, analyze photos, build apps and plan trips — here are 7 genuinely useful ways to try Google’s newest AI model.
5 signs you’re still using ChatGPT like a beginner — and how to fix them
If you're new to AI, these quick tips can help you get up to speed
Forget bank accounts — why you should be more terrified of a ChatGPT chat history leak
What happens if your ChatGPT history leaks? As AI becomes more personal, many users fear exposing their private thoughts more than their bank accounts.
I asked ChatGPT to apply Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ mindset to my work — and it broke a brutal creative slump
I asked ChatGPT to help me think and work more like Taylor Swift — and the surprisingly simple exercise helped me escape a brutal creative slump.
Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash — here's all the upgrades
Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Flash alongside Gemini Spark, a new always-on AI agent designed to complete tasks, automate workflows and move beyond chatbot-style AI.
Google’s new $100 AI Ultra plan just changed the AI race — here's what you get
Google just unveiled a new $100 AI Ultra plan powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Spark — a 24/7 AI agent designed to take action on your behalf.
