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 long-distance runner and mom of three. She lives in New Jersey.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

I fixed the most annoying thing about ChatGPT — here's how
By Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT kept ending every reply with the same annoying question. I found a simple fix — plus 5 prompt hacks that make it even smarter.

Claude AI will start training on your data soon — here's how to opt out before the deadline
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic's Claude AI will soon use your chats to train its models — unless you opt out by September 28. Here’s how to protect your data in seconds.

OpenAI Updates Safety Features Amid Lawsuit— Here's What's Changing
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI is rolling out new ChatGPT safeguards after a lawsuit, including emotional distress detection and parental controls.

Hackers Are Using AI to Launch Massive Cyberattacks — How to Protect Yourself
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic says hackers used Claude AI to automate a massive ransomware spree. Here’s what happened — and how to protect your data.

This AI Robot Mower Completely Transformed Our One-Acre Yard
By Amanda Caswell published
We tested the Segway Navimow robot mower on our acre of land. Here’s how it handled setup, navigation, and cutting — and whether it’s worth it.

You’ll Never Believe These Sites Were Built by AI — The Results Are Wild
By Amanda Caswell published
With the right prompts and know-how, you can use Claude to create a pretty good website pretty quickly. Here's how.

The AI Boom Is Driving Up Electricity Bills — Here’s What You Need To Know
By Amanda Caswell published
AI data centers are consuming so much electricity, that its actually impacting household power bills!

Google Vids Now Lets You Turn Any Image Into a Video — Plus More (And It's Free)
By Amanda Caswell published
Google is expanding its AI-powered video editor with new features, new learning tools and even a free tier.

Need a Standout Resume Fast? I Tested ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — Here’s the Best Chatbot for the Task
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to see which AI writes the best resume. From ATS optimization to human readability, here’s which chatbot writes the best one

Parents Sue OpenAI Over Alleged Role of ChatGPT in Teen’s Suicide
By Amanda Caswell published
The parents of a California teen are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged their son’s suicide. Here’s what the lawsuit claims and how OpenAI responded

Google Gemini’s AI Photo Editing Is Next-Level — Here’s What It Can Really Do
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Gemini just rolled out a major AI image editing upgrade. From blending photos to multi-turn edits, here’s how the new tools let you transform your images

Google Translate Just Got A Huge Upgrade — Live Conversations And Language Practice Are Here
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Translate just got smarter with AI-powered live conversations and personalized language practice. Here’s how the new update helps.

ChatGPT Is Stealing Wikipedia’s Readers — What It Means For You
By Amanda Caswell published
A new study reveals that ChatGPT is drawing readers away from Wikipedia. Here’s what that shift means for how we get answers online.

This Hot New AI Job Requires Zero Experience — And Anyone Can Do It
By Amanda Caswell published
Vibe coding is the new way to build apps fast with AI. Learn how ChatGPT-5 and other chatbots make app creation easy and accessible to everyone.

These 9 Vibe Coding Prompts Are Pure Genius — And So Easy To Use
By Amanda Caswell published
I test AI tools every day, but these 9 vibe coding prompts are my favorites — short, visual, and fun ways to turn AI into a creative playground.

5 Reasons India Just Got Its Own Version of ChatGPT — Meet ChatGPT Go
By Amanda Caswell published
From affordability to local competition, here are 5 reasons why India got its own ChatGPT — and why it matters for the global AI race.

Google Reveals the Shocking Environmental Cost of a Single AI Prompt — and It’s (Probably) Not What You Might Think
By Amanda Caswell published
Google says one Gemini AI prompt uses just drops of water and seconds of power, but experts warn the true environmental impact is far bigger.

I Built 5 Websites in Under an Hour with ChatGPT-5 — Here’s How it’s Possible
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 is excellent for creating apps, so I figured it would do pretty well with this task, too.

I Tested ChatGPT-5 Against Claude Sonnet 4 in Coding Tasks — And There’s a Clear Winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested ChatGPT-5 against Claude Sonnet 4 on real coding tasks — from debugging to animations. Here’s which AI chatbot came out on top.

Stop Letting AI Write for You — Here’s How to Keep Your Voice (And Integrity) Intact
By Amanda Caswell published
Learn how to use AI writing tools to speed up your process while keeping your unique style and voice intact.

ChatGPT Is Using Google Search To Answer Your Questions — Here’s What We Know
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT is utilising the biggest data bank in the world — Google Search data — to fuel its own models

These Are The Prompts I Used To Create An AI Cinematic Trailer With Google’s Veo 3
By Amanda Caswell published
I put Veo 3 to the test by turning my family’s daily chaos into a sitcom. Here’s how I did it and a few tips to try it yourself.

This Google Search update changes everything — here’s what AI Mode can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's AI Mode is now live in 180 countries, with new agentic features that can book dinner reservations, suggest personalized results and share AI chats.
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