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

Claude Pro vs ChatGPT Plus — I tested both subscriptions to see which one’s actually worth $20
By Amanda Caswell published
I ran ChatGPT Plus and Claude Pro through 7 identical tests — from coding to storytelling — to see which AI subscription truly delivers.

ChatGPT Atlas browser is live — here's the top 7 features that make it different
By Amanda Caswell published
Forget copy-pasting between ChatGPT and Chrome — Atlas brings ChatGPT directly into your browser. Here's what makes it different.

ChatGPT Atlas launch live — OpenAI takes on Chrome with new browser
By Alex Hughes, Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI is gearing up for a big announcement, and all signs point to the launch of an OpenAI browser complete with agentic AI abilities.

7 prompts I use for every AI chatbot — and they work for just about everything
By Amanda Caswell published
These 7 chatbot prompts work with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini — helping you get faster, smarter answers to just about anything.

Claude Code just came to the web — and it’s about to change how you vibe code
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude Code just moved beyond the terminal — now you can code from your browser or iPhone with Anthropic’s powerful AI assistant. Here’s how it works and why it could change coding forever.

How the AWS outage happened — and why it's broke the internet
By Amanda Caswell published
A massive AWS outage took down parts of the internet today — from Alexa and Snapchat to Fortnite and banking apps. Here’s what really happened, and why one small glitch caused such big chaos.

Napster is back — and it just launched a $99 holographic AI display
By Amanda Caswell published
The company that once changed how we listen to music is back — this time with holographic AI.

You’re probably not using this ChatGPT feature — but it can make you way more productive
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT Canvas lets you and work in real time — editing, rewriting and refining with the chatbot as your writing partner

This wearable for kids was a game-changer for our family's peace of mind
By Amanda Caswell published
The Cosmo JrTrack 5 gives kids freedom without the risks of a smartphone. Here’s how this smartwatch helps parents stay connected — and why it’s better than ever.

Claude Skills are here — and they might be the smartest AI feature you’re not using yet
By Amanda Caswell published
Here’s how I created custom Skills to boost productivity, streamline tasks, and get way better answers from Claude.

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs. Claude Haiku 4.5 with 7 challenging prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I tested Claude Haiku 4.5 against ChatGPT-5 in 7 challenges from logic puzzles to storytelling. Here’s which AI won.

Sora 2 under fire over disrespectful MLK content — OpenAI responded, but is it enough?
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI is changing regulations on Sora 2 after the estate of MLK Jr. raises concerns over the way the deceased public figure is represented on the site.

Gemini 3.0 Pro might already be here — what we know so far
By Amanda Caswell published
Google appears to be soft-launching Gemini 3.0 Pro to select users, ahead of any official announcement. Here's what we know about the model, early upgrades, and why this quiet rollout matters.

Claude just got customizable 'Skills' — here’s how they could supercharge your workflow
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude can now learn new workflows using “Skills” — customizable modules that teach it to follow directions. Here's how it works.

I don't want my child sexting with ChatGPT — here's why I'm switching my family to Claude
By Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI says ChatGPT is safe for families — but after the erotica announcement and Sora deepfakes, as a parent, I know it's time to switch to Claude.

Claude Haiku 4.5 just launched — faster than Sonnet, free for everyone
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude Haiku 4.5 is Anthropic’s fastest Claude model yet — matching Sonnet 4.5’s coding skill while outperforming it in speed, computer control and real-time AI tasks.

Veo 3.1 is available now (for free) — and it might be the best AI video generator yet
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just launched Veo 3.1, its most powerful video AI model yet — with tools for object-level editing, audio continuity and scene transitions that even Sora 2 doesn’t have.

Gemini 3 might launch next week — here are 5 reasons why I’m already excited to use it
By Amanda Caswell published
A leaked Google timeline hints Gemini 3 could debut as early as October 22. Here’s why that’s huge news for anyone who actually uses AI every day.

Gemini will now schedule your meetings in Gmail — all you have to do is show up
By Amanda Caswell published
Gmail's new Gemini feature helps you schedule meetings without the back-and-forth. Here's how it works — and why it's already saving me time.

Everyone’s using the same AI prompts — here's why that's backfiring
By Amanda Caswell published
Turns out, users are prompting the same way — and it’s leading to a creative rut

Sora 2 is everything that's wrong with AI — and now OpenAI needs another 10 gigawatts just to keep up
By Amanda Caswell last updated
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is wildly popular, but not everyone loves its social, TikTok-like vibe. After testing both Sora 2 and Veo 3, I realized I prefer Veo’s quiet creativity over Sora’s noise. Here’s why.

No, Nano Banana didn’t build a camera — but the AI image editor did just come to Google Lens
By Amanda Caswell last updated
A new AI camera called Caira uses Google’s Nano Banana to edit reality in real time — but you don’t need the hardware to try it. Here's how to simulate the experience using Gemini right now.

I tested the Yarbo Pro robot mower — here’s why it wasn’t worth the hype (for us)
By Amanda Caswell published
The Yarbo Pro can mow six acres, climb steep hills and swap into a snowblower — but setup and cost could make it a tough sell for most homeowners.
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