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

How I save money effortlessly with ChatGPT Agent: 5 clever tips to try
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT Agent Mode isn’t just for productivity — here are 5 clever ways it can help you cancel subscriptions, track gas prices, and save money on everyday expenses.

What happened to ChatGPT-5? Users say it’s 'not the same anymore'
By Amanda Caswell published
A growing number of users say GPT-5 no longer feels creative or personal, citing censorship, bland replies and lost emotional depth. Here's what I think might be happening behind the scenes.

This hidden ChatGPT site has 100 genius prompts — and it’s free to use
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI quietly launched a site with 100 pre-built ChatGPT chats designed to help you get more done. Here's why it's worth bookmarking.

Employees are unknowingly leaking company secrets through ChatGPT, new report warns
By Amanda Caswell published
A new report reveals ChatGPT and Copilot are now the biggest sources of workplace data leaks — and most employees don’t even realize they’re doing it.

7 Sora prompts for Hollywood-level results — and they work for Meta Vibes and Veo, too
By Amanda Caswell published
With the right prompts and a little creativity, AI can help you produce visually striking videos that bring your imagination to life.

5 ways Claude 4.5 is beating ChatGPT-5 at its own game
By Amanda Caswell published
Claude 4.5 quietly beat ChatGPT 5 in reasoning, creativity, and emotional intelligence tests — here’s why it might be the smartest AI you’re not using.

This is how to share your screen with ChatGPT — and why you’ll want to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
Most people don’t realize ChatGPT can see your screen — here’s how to use it to find the best Amazon Prime Day deals and save money fast.

How does Grok Imagine compare to Sora 2? Here’s what happened when I ran 7 tests
By Amanda Caswell published
Sora 2 and Grok Imagine go head-to-head in seven AI video challenges — here’s which model creates the most realistic, cinematic results.

Tired of Google’s AI Overviews? This clever browser extension wipes them out completely
By Amanda Caswell published
A browser extension called Bye Bye, Google AI hides AI Overviews from Google Search — here’s how it works and why so many users are opting out of AI results.

Apple Intelligence — everything you need to know about Apple's AI
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.

What is Claude? Everything you need to know about Anthropic's AI powerhouse
By Amanda Caswell, Alex Hughes last updated
Anthropic Claude is one of the biggest chatbots in the world. Here's everything you need to know about Claude 4 and earlier versions.

Sora 2 feels like the wild west of TikTok — here are 5 prompts to try when you get in
By Amanda Caswell published
Most people can’t access OpenAI’s Sora 2 yet, but I got in. Here’s what the app is really like and 5 prompts you’ll want to try first.

I used ChatGPT to find dupes for expensive products — and I couldn’t believe the results
By Amanda Caswell published
Luxury skincare like Goop can cost $150+. ChatGPT helped me find $30 alternatives that kept my skin happy without the splurge.

I tested Claude 4.5 vs. Gemini 2.5 Pro with 9 challenging prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I put Claude 4.5 and Gemini 2.5 to the test with 9 prompts — from coding and logic puzzles to storytelling and creativity — to see which AI comes out on top.

Most users are locked out of OpenAI’s Sora 2 — try these AI video apps instead
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI’s Sora 2 is topping the app charts, but most users are stuck waiting for an invite code. Here are three great AI video alternatives you can use today.

AI was supposed to take our jobs — here’s what the data really shows
By Amanda Caswell published
A new report from Yale and Brookings shows that, three years after ChatGPT’s debut, AI hasn’t caused mass layoffs. The real disruption may still be decades away.

The biggest AI stories this week — OpenAI’s $500B valuation, Meta’s privacy backlash and more
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI reached a $500B valuation, Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, and Meta drew fire for using AI chats to target ads. Here’s everything that happened in AI this week.

I asked ChatGPT to cancel Netflix and my other subscriptions — here’s what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested ChatGPT’s new agent mode to cancel streaming services like Peacock and Netflix. Here’s what worked, what failed, and why AI still struggles with subscription traps.

Meta will use your AI chats to target ads — here’s what to do before December 16
By Amanda Caswell published
Revenue over responsibility?

I tested Claude 4.5 vs ChatGPT-5 with 9 tough prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested Claude 4.5 against ChatGPT-5 in 9 challenges from logic puzzles to storytelling. Here’s which AI won.

Can you trust AI Overviews? Recent studies suggest they may not be as accurate as you think
By Amanda Caswell published
Studies reveal Google’s AI Overviews can exaggerate, oversimplify, or repeat outdated info. Here’s what you need to know.

Claude 4.5 just launched — 7 prompts that show what it can really do
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic says it's the company's 'smartest model yet'

These 5 ChatGPT prompts are the key to squashing arguments before they start
By Amanda Caswell published
From calming texts to role-playing tough talks, here’s how I use ChatGPT to resolve conflicts — with prompts you can try today.
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