Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 31
Amanda Caswell Switches 5 Key Prompts to Claude Over ChatGPT
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 31

Amanda Caswell Switches 5 Key Prompts to Claude Over ChatGPT

2 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 31

Summary

  • Five prompt types now go to Claude instead of ChatGPT for Amanda Caswell, who said Claude has become her default tool for most everyday tasks.
  • Claude won her over because its answers felt more thoughtful, better structured and less AI-sounding, often requiring fewer follow-up prompts to reach a usable result.
  • Creative brainstorming, learning complex topics and workflow planning were among the biggest gains, with Caswell saying Claude offered less-generic ideas, clearer explanations and more practical step-by-step plans.
  • Writing support and personalized recommendations rounded out the five use cases, where she said Claude handled longer drafts with less filler and produced more tailored suggestions.
  • Caswell still uses ChatGPT regularly, but said Claude performs better when prompts require more human-like judgment, nuance and specificity.

Insights

Why did a top AI expert abandon ChatGPT for Claude Opus 5, and what hidden flaws did she uncover?
Could Claude Opus 5's hidden self-verification feature be the real reason it outperforms ChatGPT in everyday tasks?
Are you wasting time on generic AI advice when a simple switch to Claude could revolutionize your productivity?