
Elton Jones
Elton Jones covers AI for Tom’s Guide, and tests all the latest models, from ChatGPT to Gemini to Claude to see which tools perform best — and how they can improve everyday productivity.
He is also an experienced tech writer who has covered video games, mobile devices, headsets, and now artificial intelligence for over a decade. Since 2011, his work has appeared in publications including The Christian Post, Complex, TechRadar, Heavy, and ONE37pm, with a focus on clear, practical analysis.
Today, Elton focuses on making AI more accessible by breaking down complex topics into useful, easy-to-understand insights for a wide range of readers.
Latest articles by Elton Jones

TikTok’s AI slop problem is spiraling out of control — and kids are getting the worst of it
By Elton Jones Published
According to a new research report posted by the video editing platform Kapwing, new users and kids are being served the most AI slop on TikTok.

I used ChatGPT to discover my hidden strengths — and it changed my perspective on work
By Elton Jones Published
Thanks to ChatGPT’s questions, my answers pushed it to showcase my hidden strengths and figure out the best ways to apply them to my professional goals.

I asked ChatGPT and Claude to plan my next dream trip to Japan with Viator — one delivered much better destinations
By Elton Jones Published
I used Viator in ChatGPT and Claude to find the best destinations to visit in Kyoto, Japan — one of those chatbots offered much better picks.

These 5 ChatGPT prompts ended my dinner planning problems — and introduced me to amazing new recipes
By Elton Jones Published
I use these five prompts with ChatGPT to find amazing new recipes that I never even knew about beforehand and now I have an easier time making dinner.

I used Etsy in ChatGPT to upgrade my bedroom decor — and this prompt worked like magic
By Elton Jones Published
I used the Etsy app on ChatGPT to discover the best finds I could purchase and add to my bedroom decor—this prompt helped lead me down the right path.

Companies are adding AI to their marketing — but 60% of Americans say it's a major turnoff
By Elton Jones Published
A recent survey from WordPress VIP shows just how much Americans are sick and tired of seeing AI marketing put forth by the most recognizable brands.

AI scams are targeting more seniors than ever — these 7 safety tips can keep them safe
By Elton Jones Published
With the vast majority of senior citizens falling victim to AI scams, it’s best to keep these seven tips in mind to protect them from future disasters.

Jeff Bezos predicts an optimistic future where AI won't lead to mass unemployment — 'AI is going to create a labor shortage'
By Elton Jones Published
While speaking at the VivaTech technology conference, Jeff Bezos stated that AI won’t lead to mass unemployment in the future — instead, it will lead to a labor shortage.

I gave ChatGPT my Dad’s hobbies and asked for Father’s Day Ideas — these recommendations were better than expected
By Elton Jones Published
I told ChatGPT about my dad’s hobbies and interests to figure out the best ideas to turn into something unforgettable for this year’s Father's Day festivities.

I asked ChatGPT to turn life coach quotes into a daily productivity routine — and my mornings have never been better
By Elton Jones Published
I asked ChatGPT to show me inspiring quotes and turn them into a productivity routine that transformed them into daily affirmations.

I finally unlocked the true potential of Apple Intelligence with these 5 features you’re probably overlooking
By Elton Jones Published
Stop overlooking these five Apple Intelligence features and take advantage of the clever ways it's integrated into apps across the iOS ecosystem.

I was tired of AI agreeing with everything — these 5 prompts finally made it push back
By Elton Jones Published
I use the following five prompts during lengthy conversations with chatbots to keep them from being overly agreeable and to do a better job of challenging my opinions.

The Looki L1 wearable AI device turned my daily life into a comic book — then it harshly judged my embarrassing diet
By Elton Jones Published
After going about my workdays for two weeks while donning the Looki L1 AI wearable device, I observed how it turned my habits into viewable content and observations.

I let ChatGPT analyze my personality through my favorite fictional characters — it revealed more about me than I realized
By Elton Jones Published
I used ChatGPT to analyze my personality based on 10 of my favorite fictional characters and the chatbot revealed more about that than I expected.

PlayStation’s Wireless FlexStrike Fight Stick is coming — these are the 9 best (and cheapest) PS5 fighting games worth getting
By Elton Jones Published
To properly prepare for the launch of PlayStation’s Wireless FlexStrike Fight Stick, check out this list of the 10 best (and cheapest!) PS5 fighting games.

Mixbook just launched an AI feature that creates photo books from your prompts
By Elton Jones Published
Mixbook just released an update to its app that lets users create their own photo books using “Story Mode,” which listens to their prompts and generates print-ready layouts.

I showed ChatGPT my video game taste profile — here’s what it told me to play next
By Elton Jones Published
After showing ChatGPT my About Me: Video Games Grid taste profile, it recommended a bunch of new games to play based on my picks.

How to use Google’s new "Docs Live" voice feature to dictate perfect emails
By Elton Jones Published
With Google’s "Docs Live" AI features enabled within Google Workspace, you can use one of its voice-activated features to write the perfect email — here’s how.

Claude Fable 5 is here — and it's based on a model Anthropic once deemed too risky for the public
By Elton Jones Published
Months after telling the world that its Mythos-class AI model was too dangerous to release to the public, it finally released it with stronger safety measures in place.

I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to predict the 2026 World Cup winner — one team dominated their picks
By Elton Jones Published
I asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for their predictions on which team will emerge victorious in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and one team came out on top.

Apple Intelligence just got its biggest upgrade yet — here are all the new features announced at WWDC 2026
By Elton Jones, Amanda Caswell Published
Here are all the major announcements made about Apple Intelligence at this year's WWDC keynote.

I use these 5 prompts to stop AI from misreading my intent — and I get more accurate responses every time
By Elton Jones Published
With these five prompts, I inject them into long dialogues with AI tools with the sole purpose of making it wholly grasp the intent of my requests.

I used ChatGPT to eliminate the 'Sunday Scaries' — and Mondays haven’t been the same since
By Elton Jones Published
My recurring nasty case of the “Sunday Scaries” is now a thing of the past, thanks to ChatGPT giving me tips on how to avoid them and start the week strong.
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