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

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
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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.

Grammarly just added 9 AI agents — here's how they can help your writing
By Amanda Caswell published
Grammarly has just launched nine new AI agents for students and professionals, including tools for grading, paraphrasing, citations, and audience feedback.

Frustrated with GPT‑5? These 5 expert tips will instantly improve your results
By Amanda Caswell published
Confused by GPT-5’s new behavior? These 5 expert-tested tips will help you master the model’s quirks and get better results.

7 Powerful GPT‑5 Prompts That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Experience
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Not getting great results from GPT-5? These prompts show how to prompt smarter, plan better and unlock the model’s full potential.

I tested ChatGPT-5 Study mode vs Claude Learning mode with 7 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Our 7-prompt test reveals the better tutor, key pros and cons, and who each learning model is best for.

What is ChatGPT-5? — new features, how to use it, plans, pricing and more
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT-5 explained: what it is, key features, plans and pricing, and simple tips for study, coding and everyday tasks.

Sam Altman's bold prediction: Gen Alpha grads could skip the cubicle and head right for high-paying jobs in space
By Amanda Caswell published
Sam Altman predicts the class of 2035 could trade office jobs for AI-driven careers in outer space — a sci-fi sounding future he says is closer than we think.

Claude’s new ‘learning modes’ take on ChatGPT’s Study Mode — here’s what they do
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic’s Claude now has new learning modes for students and developers, rivaling ChatGPT’s study features with guided and Socratic-style teaching.

I tested ChatGPT-5 vs Grok 4 with 9 prompts — and there's a clear winner
By Amanda Caswell published
Two of the most advanced AI chatbots, Grok 4 and ChatGPT-5, go head-to-head in a showdown to see which delivers the smartest, most useful answers.

Apple plans home robot invasion with lifelike Siri that 'injects itself into conversations' — and there's a lot more devices
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Apple is finally entering the AI race with a lifelike Siri, smart display, dancing robot, and AI-powered security camera — here’s everything we know so far.

5 AI tools students need to excel in 2025 — without cheating
By Amanda Caswell published
Sponsored AI-powered tools for getting ahead, not getting in trouble

Google Gemini just closed the gap by adding 'ChatGPT' features — here’s how they work
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Gemini update adds chat personalization, a Temporary Chat mode and new data controls — giving you smarter conversations and more privacy options.

Sam Altman responds to GPT-5 backlash — here's all the new features just announced
By Amanda Caswell published
OpenAI adds new speed modes, boosts GPT-5 Thinking limits, and restores GPT-4o for paid ChatGPT users — plus a warmer personality update is on the way.

This overlooked GPT-5 upgrade is my favorite — and even as a power user, it blew me away
By Amanda Caswell published
GPT-5’s new Voice mode is free, natural and emotionally adaptive — here’s why it's my favorite feature yet.

Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s AI superintelligence breakthrough — and why you won’t be using it anytime soon
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta claims its AI is starting to improve itself, a step toward superintelligence — yet CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the most advanced models will stay locked away.

Perplexity just made a $34.5 billion offer for Google Chrome — what you need to know
By Amanda Caswell published
The AI startup makes another bold bid
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