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 just tried Flow's 4 new AI editing tools — and I can't believe what it can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just added 4 powerful new editing tools to Flow — including Nano Banana image edits, object removal and camera reshoots.

Think twice before sharing your AI subscription — 7 reasons it’s a terrible idea
By Amanda Caswell published
Sharing AI subscriptions like ChatGPT or Gemini might seem harmless but it opens the door to massive privacy issues, security risks and data leaks. Here’s why you should never do it.

I just tested ChatGPT vs. Elon Musk's AI with 9 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT-5.1 vs Grok 4.1: I ran nine hands-on tests to find the real winner — and these leading chatbots left me surprised by the outcome

Gemini 3 in Chrome just made AI browsers pointless — even ChatGPT Atlas
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini 3 now builds AI directly into Chrome, giving you smarter search, multimodal tools and summaries — making AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas unnecessary.

ChatGPT is now free for teachers — 7 powerful ways to use it in your classroom
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT is now free for teachers through 2027 — try these 7 smart ways to use it for lessons, quizzes, visuals, translations and stress-free planning.

7 Nano Banana Pro trends — and I’m obsessed with the new Gemini 3 upgrades
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just rolled out Nano Banana Pro with big quality improvements and AI-image detection. I tried seven creative prompts to see what the new model can actually do.

ChatGPT just got group chats — here’s how to try it with your friends
By Amanda Caswell last updated
ChatGPT’s new Group Chat feature lets you collaborate with up to 20 people — and the AI — in the same thread. Here’s how it works and where it's available.

Google Gemini 3 — everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's Gemini 3 brings smarter Search, faster coding and next-level productivity, into every day life and workflows.

Gemini 3 just launched — these 5 powerful features are my favorites so far
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s newest AI model is faster, smarter and built directly into the Gemini app and Search — but its most useful improvements are easy to miss.

I just tested ChatGPT-5.1 vs. Gemini 3 — and one AI crushed the competition
By Amanda Caswell published
Google and OpenAI just launched their newest AI models. I compared Gemini 3 and ChatGPT-5.1 across 11 challenging tests— and one model clearly came out on top.

This AI toy has my kids ditching screen time — and it's selling out fast
By Amanda Caswell last updated
The AI sticker toy effortlessly blends AI and imagination. See why it’s going viral and why it’s set to be a top holiday gift.

Google’s Gemini 3 is here — and it’s already beating ChatGPT in key benchmarks
By Amanda Caswell published
Gemini 3 is Google's most powerful AI model yet. Learn what's new, where to try it, and how it improves Google Search.

This is a dead giveaway that you're watching an AI-generated video
By Amanda Caswell published
AI-generated videos are getting harder to spot, but there’s one tell they still can’t hide — and it’s right in the eyes. Here’s how to detect fakes fast.

I gave ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini $50 to improve my life — their ideas surprised me
By Amanda Caswell published
I gave ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini $50 to improve my life in 24 hours. Here’s what each AI suggested, what actually worked and which assistant delivered the best results.

My #1 trick for keeping ChatGPT chats organized — and stopping hallucinations in their tracks
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT now lets you branch off any message into a side thread — making it easier to organize your ideas, create alternate versions and stay focused across projects.

I found the only AI subscription worth paying for — and it’s not what you think
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested ChatGPT Plus, Gemini Advanced, Copilot Pro, and Claude Pro — and only one felt truly worth the $20.

5 free Google AI tools that blew me away — and most people don’t know they exist
By Amanda Caswell published
Discover 5 free Google AI tools you’ve probably never heard of. I tested each one — from app builders to DJ mixers — to see what they can actually do.

What is ChatGPT? Everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell, Malcolm McMillan last updated
ChatGPT is OpenAI's popular chatbot AI. We put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about ChatGPT and answered them so you have everything you need to know.

Google Gemini — everything you need to know
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Gemini is the brand Google uses for all things AI. This includes a chatbot, assistant and underlying language model.

NotebookLM can now browse the web with Deep Research — I put the new feature to the test
By Amanda Caswell published
NotebookLM’s new Deep Research feature can now browse the web, analyze sources and generate a full research report. I tested the upgrade to see how accurate and useful it really is.

ChatGPT-5.1 vs Claude 4.5 Sonnet — I ran 9 tests to find the most creative assistant
By Amanda Caswell published
I gave ChatGPT-5.1 and Claude 4.5 the same 9 creative tasks — from writing hooks to brainstorming titles — and one felt like a true artistic partner.

ChatGPT leaked private chats into Google Search (again) — here’s how to protect your data
By Amanda Caswell published
A ChatGPT bug briefly leaked private prompts into Google Search Console. Here’s how it happened, why it matters, and what it says about AI’s growing privacy risks.

GPT‑5.1 is here — 7 prompts to test OpenAI’s smarter, more customizable ChatGPT
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI’s new GPT‑5.1 brings smarter reasoning, faster responses, and customizable tone to ChatGPT. Here’s what’s new — and 7 prompts to try today.
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