Amanda Caswell is 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

QuitGPT is going viral — 700,000 users are reportedly ditching ChatGPT for these AI rivals
By Amanda Caswell published
A #QuitGPT boycott is gaining traction online. Here’s what’s driving the backlash, where users are going and whether you should switch.

I use the ‘Springboard’ prompt every morning to protect my deep work — here’s how it works
By Amanda Caswell published
Stop reacting to your inbox and start with intention. Learn how the "Springboard" prompt for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini can map out your deep work blocks and save your productivity.

I tried Gemini’s new Lyria 3 in-app AI song generator — and it turned my to-do list into a punk rock anthem
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Gemini app now includes an AI music generator powered by Lyria 3 — I tested it to see how well it works.

I created a fake hula hoop company to test ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini — here's the one I'd actually hire
By Amanda Caswell published
I hired ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to build a fake hula hoop company from scratch. Here's which AI actually thinks like a business partner.

Claude just upgraded its AI — and it can now process entire projects at once
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude's upgraded Sonnet 4.6 brings smarter coding, powerful computer-use skills and the ability to analyze massive projects at once.

I made a digital twin of myself in ChatGPT — and it changed how I work every day
By Amanda Caswell published
Learn how to create a ChatGPT digital twin to handle tasks, streamline your workflow and boost daily productivity.

Stop using 'summarize' — this Claude prompt extracts the insights you actually need
By Amanda Caswell published
Avoid missing critical information with AI-generated summaries. This four-part Claude prompt extracts non-obvious insights, surfaces contradictions and finds what's missing from any document.

Farewell, GPT-4o: I tested it one last time against GPT-5.2 — here’s what we’re losing
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-4o is gone. We ran 9 final tests against GPT-5.2 to see what changed — and what users may miss.

I asked ChatGPT for a grocery trick — and it cut my food bill in half
By Amanda Caswell published
I'm saving money, but also adding more variety to our weekly meals

I use the ‘Onion’ prompt with ChatGPT when I’m buried in tasks — it cuts through clutter in seconds
By Amanda Caswell published
Buried under open tabs and unfinished tasks? This simple “Onion” prompt with ChatGPT helps you cut through clutter, reduce mental overload and refocus in seconds.

Claude Code vs ChatGPT Codex: Which AI coding agent is actually better?
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Claude Code vs. ChatGPT Codex in a real-world bug hunt and creative CLI build — here’s which AI coding agent thinks like a developer and which one ships safer code.

I used ChatGPT to solve my kids’ boredom — and it didn’t cost a dime
By Amanda Caswell published
I snapped photos of my kids’ toy chaos and asked ChatGPT what to do with it. The result: creative games, calmer afternoons and zero new purchases.

I tried Claude 4.6 Opus for productivity — 9 reasons I think it outperforms ChatGPT
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Claude 4.6 Opus for productivity to see if it could replace ChatGPT. Here are 9 ways it improved my workflow and daily tasks.

Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses have a hidden teleprompter — and it turned my chores into reading time
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses as a Kindle replacement. Here’s what happened when I tried reading books through the teleprompter while doing chores.

I asked ChatGPT to reveal my 'Shadow Persona' — the result was uncomfortably accurate
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT isn’t just answering your questions — it’s modeling you. I used five prompts to expose the “shadow persona” it built about me. Here’s how to uncover yours.

The first brands advertising in ChatGPT reveal exactly who OpenAI thinks you are — and it’s surprisingly specific
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI’s first advertisers include Adobe, Target and Ford. Here is why their "common thread" reveals exactly who OpenAI thinks the average ChatGPT user is — and how to spot the ads.

Forget flowers — 5 viral Nano Banana trends reshaping Valentine’s Day
By Amanda Caswell published
Nano Banana is powering the most creative Valentine’s Day images of 2026. Here are the five viral trends so you can try them yourself, whether you’re coupled up, with friends or flying solo.

I use the 'Gravity' prompt with ChatGPT every day — here’s how it finds and fixes weak ideas
By Amanda Caswell published
The “Gravity” prompt in ChatGPT helps me pressure-test my thinking, expose weak ideas, and improve them before I act — here’s how it works and how to use it.

Apple Intelligence — everything you need to know about Apple's AI
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.

9 genius AI prompts to supercharge your ideas (and get more done)
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Want to get more out of Claude 4? These seven expert-level prompts can help you spark ideas, boost productivity and unlock the AI’s full creative potential.

QuitGPT is going viral — here’s why people are cancelling ChatGPT
By Amanda Caswell published
A viral “QuitGPT” campaign is urging people to cancel ChatGPT subscriptions. Here’s what’s actually behind the boycott, whether it will matter, and what it says about the future of AI.

Google Gemini’s dominance is over — Anthropic’s new Claude is now the best AI for real work
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude Opus 4.6 just changed the AI game in a big way

I thought ChatGPT Voice was just text read aloud — a side-by-side test proved me wrong
By Amanda Caswell published
I compared ChatGPT Voice and text over a week of real-world use. The differences aren’t just about tone — here’s why they actually behave like different AIs, and when each works best.
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