
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

Stop pasting this into AI — 7 things you should never share with a chatbot
By Elton Jones published
These are the 7 things you should always avoid sharing with any chatbot you use regularly

I use AI every day — these 7 rules keep me safe from making the biggest mistakes
By Elton Jones published
I use AI every day — these 7 rules keep me safe from making the biggest mistakes

I used ChatGPT to structure my evening brain dump — and it improved my nightly routine
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to help me structure my mental evening dumps and was given a list of useful methods I could utilize during a 20-minute wind-down period

Perplexity’s 'incognito mode' is a sham, lawsuit alleges: Is your private AI data leaking to Google?
By Elton Jones published
From OkCupid to Anthropic, AI companies are facing a wave of legal fire. Now, Perplexity is being accused of secretly feeding user data to Meta and Google

I used ChatGPT to upgrade my work-from-home setup with just $150 — the results surprised me
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to help me upgrade my work-from-home tech setup with just $150 and ended up with three new items that stayed within my modest budget

Google Vids just got a massive AI upgrade — including custom avatars and Veo 3.1 integration
By Elton Jones published
Google Vids, Google Workspace’s AI-powered video creation tool, now has directable custom avatars, Veo 3.1 integration, and more

Google just gave its AI Pro plan a massive storage upgrade — and didn’t even raise the price
By Elton Jones published
The Google AI Pro Plan just increased its users’ storage size from 2TB to 5TB at no extra cost

I used ChatGPT to transform my iPhone home screen — and now it feels like a brand-new device
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to help me transform my iPhone screen for the better by decluttering, changing my app layout, and more

I used Gemini to find 7 overlooked tax write-offs — these are the ones that can help you save money
By Elton Jones published
I asked Google Gemini to mention seven of the most overlooked tax write-offs—the ones it brought to my attention could be very beneficial for many U.S. taxpayers

You can now order Grubhub and Uber Eats with Alexa+ — here’s how it works
By Elton Jones published
Amazon has announced that Alexa+ users can order food delivery now that Grubhub and Uber Eats have been integrated into Amazon’s AI-powered assistant

I used ChatGPT to shop smarter on Amazon — and I finally stopped overpaying
By Elton Jones published
I used ChatGPT to help me find the best deals on three products with a steep price tag to help me find the best price and avoid overpaying

Your voice can be cloned by AI and 1 in 4 Americans are being targeted — expert shares how to stop them
By Elton Jones published
An audio security expert shares his tips and tricks on everything you need to know to steer clear of AI-powered voice cloning scams.

I asked ChatGPT what to do after clicking a suspicious link — here's how it can help you avoid disaster
By Elton Jones last updated
There's no need to freak out after you click on a suspicious link. Use these ChatGPT-generated tips to keep your computer and sensitive information from harm

I used 3 AI tools to avoid the PS5 Price Hike — here’s what worked and saved me the most money
By Elton Jones last updated
Here's how I used ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to find the best deal on a PS5 Pro before the April 2, 2026, price hike went into effect

Walmart CEO steps down and he's not the only one — here's how AI is reshaping corporate leadership
By Elton Jones last updated
CEOs from companies such as Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Adobe have stepped down from their positions with reasons that point to the surge of modern AI

I asked ChatGPT to build me a 30-minute evening routine — here's how it helped me wind down
By Elton Jones published
I asked ChatGPT to come up with a 30-minute productivity routine that's meant to help me wind down and fall asleep quicker during weeknights

I asked ChatGPT how to tell if a phone call is an AI scam — here’s what to look for
By Elton Jones published
ChatGPT gave me a list of valid tips that will help defend me and anyone else from getting caught by AI scam calls

Should I bring a jacket? ChatGPT now uses AccuWeather to give you real-time advice — here’s how to set it up
By Elton Jones published
Here's how to access the AccuWeather forecasting app through ChatGPT on desktop and through the mobile app

I asked ChatGPT why my phone battery drains so fast — here's the simple fix that actually worked
By Elton Jones published
With ChatGPT's help, I finally discovered what the root cause of my iPhone XS's quick battery draining issue was

'75% of web pages are AI-generated' — AI CEO explains why companies are desperate for 'real' human data
By Elton Jones published
Marty Pesis, founder and CEO of Troveo, spoke about why there’s such a major demand for real-world video data for training AI

'I am not a fan of AI' — Apple's Steve Wozniak is unimpressed and thinks it can't replace humans
By Elton Jones published
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak provided some comments about AI to Fox Business and CNN, which pointed to his dislike of the growing tech

I asked ChatGPT how to spot a job scam on LinkedIn — here's the warning signs it told me to look out for
By Elton Jones published
ChatGPT can be incredibly useful when looking for work, especially if you need help determining whether or not a job posting is fake.

'I think we've achieved AGI' — Nvidia's CEO believes we've finally reached artificial general intelligence
By Elton Jones published
During a recent podcast interview with Lex Fridman, Nvidia CEO James Huang provided a bold statement regarding the arrival of artificial general intelligence
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