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 bestselling author of science fiction books for young readers, where she channels her passion for storytelling into inspiring the next generation. A long-distance runner and mom of three, Amanda’s writing reflects her authenticity, natural curiosity, and heartfelt connection to everyday life — making her not just a journalist, but a trusted guide in the ever-evolving world of technology.
Latest articles by Amanda Caswell

Parents Sue OpenAI Over Alleged Role of ChatGPT in Teen’s Suicide
By Amanda Caswell published
The parents of a California teen are suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged their son’s suicide. Here’s what the lawsuit claims and how OpenAI responded

Google Gemini’s AI Photo Editing Is Next-Level — Here’s What It Can Really Do
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Gemini just rolled out a major AI image editing upgrade. From blending photos to multi-turn edits, here’s how the new tools let you transform your images

Google Translate Just Got A Huge Upgrade — Live Conversations And Language Practice Are Here
By Amanda Caswell published
Google Translate just got smarter with AI-powered live conversations and personalized language practice. Here’s how the new update helps.

ChatGPT Is Stealing Wikipedia’s Readers — What It Means For You
By Amanda Caswell published
A new study reveals that ChatGPT is drawing readers away from Wikipedia. Here’s what that shift means for how we get answers online.

This Hot New AI Job Requires Zero Experience — And Anyone Can Do It
By Amanda Caswell published
Vibe coding is the new way to build apps fast with AI. Learn how ChatGPT-5 and other chatbots make app creation easy and accessible to everyone.

These 9 Vibe Coding Prompts Are Pure Genius — And So Easy To Use
By Amanda Caswell published
I test AI tools every day, but these 9 vibe coding prompts are my favorites — short, visual, and fun ways to turn AI into a creative playground.

5 Reasons India Just Got Its Own Version of ChatGPT — Meet ChatGPT Go
By Amanda Caswell published
From affordability to local competition, here are 5 reasons why India got its own ChatGPT — and why it matters for the global AI race.

Google Reveals the Shocking Environmental Cost of a Single AI Prompt — and It’s (Probably) Not What You Might Think
By Amanda Caswell published
Google says one Gemini AI prompt uses just drops of water and seconds of power, but experts warn the true environmental impact is far bigger.

I Built 5 Websites in Under an Hour with ChatGPT-5 — Here’s How it’s Possible
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 is excellent for creating apps, so I figured it would do pretty well with this task, too.

I Tested ChatGPT-5 Against Claude Sonnet 4 in Coding Tasks — And There’s a Clear Winner
By Amanda Caswell published
I tested ChatGPT-5 against Claude Sonnet 4 on real coding tasks — from debugging to animations. Here’s which AI chatbot came out on top.

Stop Letting AI Write for You — Here’s How to Keep Your Voice (And Integrity) Intact
By Amanda Caswell published
Learn how to use AI writing tools to speed up your process while keeping your unique style and voice intact.

ChatGPT Is Using Google Search To Answer Your Questions — Here’s What We Know
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT is utilising the biggest data bank in the world — Google Search data — to fuel its own models

These Are The Prompts I Used To Create An AI Cinematic Trailer With Google’s Veo 3
By Amanda Caswell published
I put Veo 3 to the test by turning my family’s daily chaos into a sitcom. Here’s how I did it and a few tips to try it yourself.

This Google Search update changes everything — here’s what AI Mode can do now
By Amanda Caswell published
Google's AI Mode is now live in 180 countries, with new agentic features that can book dinner reservations, suggest personalized results and share AI chats.

Google just gave the Pixel 10 a genius AI feature Apple can’t match
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Google’s new Magic Cue on the Pixel 10 shows what real smartphone AI should feel like — proactive, contextual and far ahead of anything Apple currently offers.

Hundreds of thousands of Grok chatbot conversations are showing up in Google Search — here’s what happened
By Amanda Caswell published
Over 300,000 Grok AI chats have been indexed by Google, exposing personal conversations. Here’s what went wrong and how xAI can fix it.

Meta AI chatbots gave false medical advice and flirted with minors — now the company is restructuring its AI division again
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta’s AI tools are embedded in the daily experiences of billions of users, but missteps are causing yet another restructuring of the company's AI division.

I Just Created 5 Apps Using GPT-5 And It's So Easy It Feels Like It Should Be Illegal — Here's How To Do It
By Amanda Caswell published
I built 5 working apps in under 30 minutes using GPT-5 — no coding required. Here’s how anyone can turn an idea into a real app using just natural language.

ChatGPT's Sam Altman says we’re in an AI bubble — here’s what that means and why it matters
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman says the AI boom feels like a bubble — here’s what that means, what’s driving the hype, and why some startups may not survive.

I just tested ChatGPT-5 vs Deepseek with 9 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell last updated
This is surprising

Sam Altman just teased GPT‑6 — and it's more personal than ever
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says memory is key to GPT‑6, hinting that future AI models will remember users for more personalized, helpful and trustworthy experiences.

Maximize ChatGPT-5's Potential with This One Game-Changing Prompt
By Amanda Caswell last updated
This clever prompt hack taps into GPT-5's advanced reasoning power and instantly makes responses smarter, more helpful and more human.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman hypes mystery ChatGPT device — 'It’s so beautiful, a case would be a crime'
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the company’s upcoming ChatGPT device is so beautiful you won’t need a case. Here’s everything we know so far.
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