Latest articles by Amanda Caswell
New to ChatGPT Work? These 7 prompts turn it into a personal assistant
I stopped treating ChatGPT Work like a chatbot. These 7 prompts helped it take ownership of tasks and finally feel like a real assistant.
Jimothy the viral raccoon is 100% real — here's what's AI
Is Jimothy the raccoon real? Yes, but the wild videos taking over your feed are generative AI. Discover why this Seattle raccoon became an AI illusion.
ChatGPT Health told me I'm pregnant (I'm not) — here's why you should never rely on AI for medical advice
AI is not a substitute for a professional
Gemini Notebook just sold me on foldables — here's why I finally get the hype
Google's Gemini Notebooks and NotebookLM are positioned as similar tools, but they shine in different areas. Here's how to use them together.
Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI Odyssey movie — here's what we know
Elon Musk says Grok is making a 'historically accurate' AI movie based on The Odyssey. Here's what we know about xAI's ambitious filmmaking plans.
I asked ChatGPT to improve my Apple Notes app — here are the 7 changes I actually kept
I asked ChatGPT how to make Apple Notes more useful. These seven practical changes helped me organize my work, save time and get more from Apple's free app.
I always recommend the ChatGPT 'Escape Prompt' to friends looking for a new job — here's why it works
The 'Escape Prompt' helps ChatGPT become your career coach, uncovering new opportunities, transferable skills and a smarter job search strategy.
Tech giants are spending billions on AI just to give it away — here's why
Open source AI is everywhere in 2026. Here's why companies are releasing open models— and what it means for ChatGPT users and developers.
I planned an entire weekend getaway using ChatGPT’s voice mode — here’s why it was easier than typing
I planned a full weekend trip using ChatGPT’s live voice feature. Here’s why talking through ideas beat switching between a dozen browser tabs and typing out endless prompts.
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is 'silencing an entire generation' — here's why parents should pay attention
Author Dave Eggers says ChatGPT is "silencing an entire generation." As a parent and AI writer, here's why I think his warning deserves a closer look.
I test AI coding tools all day — here are 9 hidden Claude Code features you’re probably missing
Discover 9 hidden Claude Code features that can save time, automate repetitive tasks, and help you get the most out of Anthropic's powerful command-line AI assistant.
I asked ChatGPT to make my iPhone more private — it found 7 settings I wish I'd turned on years ago
I asked ChatGPT to audit my iPhone privacy settings. Here are the 7 buried iOS features it found, plus the 2 critical anti-theft steps the AI missed.
I put ChatGPT to the test after a new study revealed how AI tricks our brains
A new AI study reveals a disturbing habit: relying on AI makes us stop saying "I don't know." Here’s what happened when I put ChatGPT to the test
I found the 7 easiest Claude connectors for people over 50 — start with these
Discover the best Claude Connectors for people over 50 and learn how they can simplify email, travel, shopping, taxes, and everyday tasks.
I replaced my notebook with an AI pen for a month — here's what happened
I tested the Flowtica Scribe AI pen to see if it can accurately record, transcribe and summarize meetings, interviews and handwritten notes.
Looking for a job after 50? Here are 7 ChatGPT prompts to level the playing field
Looking for a job after 50? These seven ChatGPT prompts can help you update your resume, prepare for interviews and stand out to employers.
I asked ChatGPT how to stay cool during a heat wave — these 9 tips actually worked
I asked ChatGPT how to stay cool during a heat wave and tested its advice. These 9 practical tips actually helped me beat the heat while keeping energy costs down.
The unexpected reason your ChatGPT prompts could make your groceries more expensive
A new study links AI's growing electricity use to climate impacts that could affect bee populations. Here's what researchers found — and what it means for ChatGPT users.
My mom is in her 70s and uses AI every day — these are her 5 go-to favorite uses
My mom is in her 70s and uses AI every day. Here are the five ChatGPT features she relies on most, from spotting scams to finding quilting fabric.
I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer — here's the advice I'm actually following
I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer and compared its advice with CDC guidance. Here's what I'm actually doing to stay safe.
Elon Musk's latest $1 billion purchase isn't AI chips — it’s gas turbines
Elon Musk reportedly spent $1 billion on a gas turbine company to help power Grok. Here's why electricity is becoming AI's next big bottleneck.
5 apps anyone over 50 can build with AI — no coding skills needed
Discover 5 practical ways people over 50 can use AI to build custom apps without writing code, complete with ready-to-use prompts.
I let Claude read all my newsletters for me — now I wake up to a 2-minute AI briefing
Tired of newsletter debt? Learn how to use this simple Claude hack to automatically summarize your inbox into a quick, curated daily briefing.
