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.
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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.

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President Trump reportedly backed away from a major AI safety effort — and the decision could affect how tools like ChatGPT and Gemini evolve.

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I tested ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for resume creation in Canva to see which AI actually works best — and one completely failed the assignment.

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I use a simple ChatGPT “butter” prompt to turn shallow AI summaries into richer, sharper deep research — and the difference is dramatic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If you're new to AI, these quick tips can help you get up to speed

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What happens if your ChatGPT history leaks? As AI becomes more personal, many users fear exposing their private thoughts more than their bank accounts.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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I tested OpenClaw, the viral AI agent tied to Peter Steinberger, and it completely changed how I think about apps, software and the future of computing.

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I turned NotebookLM into a searchable “family wiki” using medical records, recipes, travel plans and home documents — and it completely changed how I organize my life.

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I started using AI to manage parenting chaos — from homework help to family scheduling and toddler distractions, these are the 5 AI tools I now rely on every day as a mom of three.

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What I learned selling merch for Amy Winehouse and John Legend explains the biggest emotional problem with AI-generated art.

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A jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit targeting Sam Altman and OpenAI — a decision that could reshape the future of AI power, profit and regulation.

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I started using a bizarre ChatGPT “fart” prompt whenever I get creatively stuck — and it’s become my favorite trick for beating perfectionism and actually finishing projects.

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I tested Claude Code and OpenAI Codex by building three real-world apps to see which AI coding agent delivers the better experience for beginners, power users and everyday creators.

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I replaced late-night doomscrolling with 7 ChatGPT journaling prompts designed to calm my brain before bed — and I finally started sleeping better.

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Stop guessing which AI to use. This simple 'pass' prompt makes ChatGPT-5.5 admit when Claude or Gemini is better — and it's a total game-changer for my current workflow.

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Google users are quietly using “&udm=14” to bypass AI-heavy search results and bring back the simpler, link-focused version of Google Search.

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Google’s new Gemini Intelligence features could transform Android into a predictive AI assistant that anticipates your habits, routines and needs before you even ask.
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