Amanda Caswell is the AI Editor at Tom's Guide 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.
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Nvidia says local AI is here. Here’s how local models and personal AI agents could change the way we use AI at home.
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What happened when I used Siri AI exclusively for a day over ChatGPT.
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SkillSync lets you transfer ChatGPT conversations to Claude without losing your context. I tested it with a real chat to see how well it works.
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Michael Burry says AI apocalypse warnings may be good for business. Here’s why the industry’s push to slow AI raises some uncomfortable questions.
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How current is your AI? I tested ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to see what they know, what they get wrong and when web search makes a difference.
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Third-party AI agents like Claude can now control Google Home devices. Here is what it means for your privacy, security and smart devices.
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This clever Raspberry Pi-powered e-ink frame listens for birds outside your window, identifies them locally and displays beautiful 19th-century illustrations.
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Meta just launched Meta One, a new subscription for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp that gives you access to more AI features. Here's what's still free and what you'll have to pay for.
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Microsoft has released a draft constitution for its future AI models. Here's what its Humanist AI Code of Conduct means and why it matters.
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Leaked reports show OpenAI contractors are reading real ChatGPT prompts. Learn what "Project Lily" means for your data and how to opt out immediately.
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Learn how to get started with ChatGPT for Financial Services, who can access it and how OpenAI’s new finance-focused AI platform works.
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What does an AI doomsday actually look like? Experts point to biological threats, cyberattacks and autonomous systems humans may struggle to control.
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The Dex camera turns everyday exploration into language learning, getting kids off screens and discovering new words in the real world.
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I stopped reading pages of fine print myself. This simple ChatGPT trick compares long documents, finds key differences and shows you exactly where to look.
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Anthropic recently blocked researchers using Claude for potential bioweapons research. Here is how AI safety is shifting from bad prompts to bad behavior.
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I ditched ChatGPT for YouMind for a full workday. Its persistent boards, multiple AI models and inline editing changed how I research and write.
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Anthropic modeled how AI could reshape jobs and wages by 2030, including a scenario where the U.S. economy grows 32% larger while knowledge workers earn less.
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The AI can send emails, spend money and work while you sleep
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Gemini 3.8 Flash has a major advantage over GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1: native video understanding. Here’s what that means for you
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AI tools can turn ordinary photos of children into sexual abuse imagery. Here's how parents can reduce the risk and what to do if it happens.
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Proposed EPA rule changes could limit public notice on new data centers, sparking debate over local transparency as AI infrastructure expands.
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Claude Fable 5.1 is here with stronger reasoning and agentic capabilities — here’s what’s new and why Anthropic’s latest AI model matters.
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Google is testing an “Ask Google from anywhere” feature in Chrome that could let you search, use AI, and ask questions about anything on your screen.
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