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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GPT-5.5 Instant delivers shorter answers, fewer hallucinations and smarter self-correction — here’s why this quieter update could be its biggest yet.

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I used ChatGPT to apply James Clear’s Atomic Habits to my home office — here’s what worked

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I used a simple “Bee Sting” ChatGPT prompt to understand what to expect in any situation — and it instantly made everything feel less stressful

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Some AI tools could soon be banned in the U.S. Here’s what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact the tools you use every day.

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Microsoft’s new AI can "see" your screen to fix errors and summarize docs. Here's how to master Copilot Vision or disable it entirely to protect your privacy.

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I asked AI to rebuild my workday using Elon Musk’s ‘first principles’ — and it completely changed how I handle burnout, focus, and productivity.

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I tested Amazon’s Bee wearable for a month. By acting as an "external brain," it managed the invisible labor of parenting and became the only AI Mother's Day gift I'm recommending this year.

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Software bugs are rising fast — and the AI coding boom may be the reason. Here’s why your favorite apps suddenly feel more glitchy.

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I used a simple “owl prompt” to make ChatGPT slow down, think deeper and uncover hidden factors most answers miss — here’s how to try it.

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I asked ChatGPT to recreate Bryan Johnson’s $2M anti-aging routine for just $20. Here’s what worked, what didn’t and what surprised me most.

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ChatGPT’s “goblin glitch” went viral after the AI started using strange creature metaphors — here’s what caused it and why it spread so fast.

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Elon Musk testifies in his lawsuit against OpenAI, calling for-profit AI a safety risk—here’s what happened in court and why it matters.

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We put OpenAI's new GPT-5.5 and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro through 7 brutal real-world prompts. The winner of this ultimate AI showdown might surprise you.

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A Claude-powered AI coding agent reportedly deleted a startup’s database in 9 seconds, exposing the biggest risk of autonomous AI tools: speed without judgment.

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Google says AI’s future is moving away from chatbots and into traffic lights, cancer detection and wildfire alerts. Here’s why it matters.

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Landmark 2025-2026 studies from the APA and Norton Insights show a 700% surge in AI companion apps. As "Dating Burnout" hits an all-time high, 77% of users admit they’d consider an AI partner.

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I tested ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini Nano Banana with 7 challenging prompts to see which AI image generator performs best — here’s the clear winner.

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I used Naval Ravikant’s leverage rule with ChatGPT agents for one week to automate recurring work, save hours and cut my workload in half.

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As AI voice cloning scams explode in 2026, here is how the 'Swift Strategy' provides a blueprint for protecting your own digital voice from being stolen.

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I used ChatGPT to apply Warren Buffett’s two-list rule to my goals — and it helped me focus, cut distractions and finally prioritize what matters most.

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I tried the famous “Eat the Frog” productivity rule with Gemini and finally found a way to stop avoiding my hardest task of the day.

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Only one model deserves the hype

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Gemini Personal Intelligence kept forcing old context into my prompts. I turned it off after responses became distracting, irrelevant and less useful overall.

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Simplicity often sparks creativity

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Meta’s reported 8,000 job cuts may be about more than layoffs. Here’s why the company could be betting on AI to boost productivity by 2027.
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