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

Meta’s new 'Superintelligence' team could upend the entire AI industry — here's why OpenAI should be worried
By Amanda Caswell published
Meta just launched a new superintelligence team and hired top researchers from OpenAI and DeepMind. Here’s how it’s reshaping the AI race.

These 7 AI prompts will instantly boost your results — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
Unlock better results from your favorite chatbot with these 7 powerful prompts to try today.

These 5 prompt upgrades took my AI videos from basic to cinematic
By Amanda Caswell published
Want cinematic AI videos? These prompt upgrades made mine look amazing — here’s how to level up your results fast.

ChatGPT vs Claude for creative writing — one clearly wins
By Amanda Caswell published
Which chatbot writes better? I put Claude 4 Sonnet and ChatGPT-4.5 to the test with creative writing prompts.

I just tested Google’s Doppl app to try on clothes virtually with AI — but it's got some wrinkles
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just launched a new AI-powered fashion app called Doppl, letting users virtually try on clothes without needing to search.

ChatGPT is reportedly building a Google Workspace and Microsoft Office rival — here's what we know
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT is designing a major upgrade that rivals Google Workspace — here’s why I’m all in.

The one word you should never say to your AI chatbot
By Amanda Caswell published
We all make this mistake, but it's avoidable

You can now build apps with Claude — no coding, no problem
By Amanda Caswell published
Anthropic just upgraded Claude’s Artifacts — now you can turn ideas into interactive AI apps with no coding required. Here’s what’s new.

You might never use Google's new AI tool — but here's how you could still benefit from it
By Amanda Caswell published
Google just launched Gemini CLI — a free, open-source AI tool for developers. Here’s why it could lead to better AI tools for everyone.

I used ChatGPT Voice to help me sleep better — here’s what actually worked
By Amanda Caswell published
The results were way more interesting than I expected

I use ChatGPT every day — and I've found 3 prompt tips that deliver the best results
By Amanda Caswell last updated
Most people overcomplicate ChatGPT prompts — I tested 3 simple fixes that now give me faster, sharper, and more accurate results.

US college students can get 3 months of Microsoft Copilot AI free — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell published
This is a great deal for students, but there's a small catch.

I replaced my notes app with ChatGPT — here’s how it upgraded my productivity
By Amanda Caswell published
Here's how I organize my life now

Most ChatGPT users forget these 11 words — they fix bad prompts fast
By Amanda Caswell published
Want better AI results? Try adding these 11 power words to your prompts — they’ll instantly improve responses in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.

I use these 3 ChatGPT prompts to work smarter and stay competitive — here’s how
By Amanda Caswell last updated
I used ChatGPT to assess my career risks and learn new skills. Here’s how you can use AI to help future-proof your job too.

Gemini on Android can now identify songs — but there’s a catch
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s Gemini chatbot can now identify songs on Android — but it’s not as seamless as Google Assistant.

ChatGPT Record just launched for Pro users — here’s why free users could get it next
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT Record adds a quick way to speak your prompts

This kids smartwatch beats my Apple Watch — here’s why my 10-year-old and I love the JrTrack 4
By Amanda Caswell published
Peace of mind for me and fun for him

Google’s Veo 3 video model is now live in Canva — here’s how to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
This is a game-changer for creatives

Google just launched ‘Search Live’ — here’s why you’ll want to try it
By Amanda Caswell published
Google’s new Search Live lets you chat with Search using your voice. Here’s how it works and how to try it in AI Mode on Android and iOS.

This AI chatbot pays per prompt — I tested it and here’s how much I made
By Amanda Caswell published
The platform lets you earn extra cash by ranking chatbot responses

Adobe Firefly just launched on mobile — here’s what creators can do with it
By Amanda Caswell published
Adobe just launched a mobile Firefly app with AI image and video tools — including text-to-video generation, multi-model support and Creative Cloud sync.

I use the 'blank line' prompt every day now in ChatGPT — here’s why
By Amanda Caswell published
It fills in the blank when your brain can’t
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