Articles by Eric Hal Schwartz, Contributor

Eric Hal Schwartz is a freelance writer for TechRadar with more than 15 years of experience covering the intersection of the world and technology. For the last five years, he served as head writer for Voicebot.ai and was on the leading edge of reporting on generative AI and large language models. He's since become an expert on the products of generative AI models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude, Google Gemini, and every other synthetic media tool. His experience runs the gamut of media, including print, digital, broadcast, and live events. Now, he's continuing to tell the stories people want and need to hear about the rapidly evolving AI space and its impact on their lives. Eric is based in New York City.

Articles by: Eric Hal Schwartz

Countries building national LLMs for ‘AI sovereignty’ are ‘doomed,’ analyst says — points to Korea’s voucher program as a better model

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 9 April 26

A new report argues that countries should stop chasing national LLMs in favor of AI adoption models like South Korea’s voucher program

A person using dictation with a smartphone.

I tried using Google’s new offline AI dictation app — and it polished my ramblings surprisingly well

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 8 April 26

Google’s new offline AI dictation app makes voice notes and spoken ideas far more usable by cleaning them up into polished text

I tried using ChatGPT in CarPlay — and it was weirder than I expected

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 7 April 26

Using ChatGPT in CarPlay turns routine drives into more conversational and entertaining experiences

'Talking to AI feels easier than talking to a real person': 26% of Gen Z are already dating AI — and it’s not just about sex

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 7 April 26

A new survey shows AI is becoming a source of emotional and romantic connection for some people, even as many recognize it reflects deeper loneliness

‘Find a way to work together’ — Sam Altman’s message to the Department of Defense and Anthropic

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 7 April 26

Sam Altman argues that AI labs and governments must work together, while also hinting at the difficult tradeoffs shaping OpenAI’s next phase.

OpenAI doesn’t just want to answer your questions — it wants to run your digital life

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 2 April 26

OpenAI’s new roadmap reveals a major shift from chat-based AI toward a unified system designed to act on user intent and handle real tasks

I asked ChatGPT how to feel less exhausted — what it said wasn’t new, but it worked

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 2 April 26

I asked ChatGPT how to feel less worn out by the end of the week, and its surprisingly practical advice on food, sleep, and future plans actually helped

Young couple sitting at a desk in front of a laptop looking concerned.

Why you shouldn’t ask ChatGPT for relationship advice — it’ll just tell you you’re right and 'may worsen rather than resolve conflict'

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 1 April 26

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are too eager to agree with users in personal conflicts, leading to social problems

I use these 5 simple ‘ChatGPT codes’ every day — and they instantly improve my results

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 1 April 26

5 simple ChatGPT codes to massively improve the chatbot

I turned on Location in ChatGPT — and it changed how I searched

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 31 March 26

Enabling location services in ChatGPT offers context-aware suggestions for real life

I connected my Dropbox to ChatGPT — and it changed how I find everything

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 31 March 26

Connecting Dropbox to ChatGPT transforms everyday file clutter into a conversational experience

'Sum up what you know about me' — I tried Gemini’s new memory import and it fixes AI’s most annoying problem

By Eric Hal Schwartz Last updated 28 March 26

Gemini’s new memory import feature makes switching from another AI assistant feel much less like starting over

‘This was never just about sex’ — ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ being shelved reveals a much bigger AI problem

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 27 March 26

OpenAI’s reported decision to shelve ChatGPT’s adult mode highlights the impossible tension between building AI that feels more human and keeping it totally clean, safe, and investor-friendly.

ChatGPT just made its shopping tools more visual — here are 5 prompts you can try right now for better results

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 26 March 26

ChatGPT’s new visual shopping upgrade makes product discovery feel more like browsing with a helpful guide.

I tried Microsoft OneDrive’s AI restyle feature, and now I know what I would look like as a crochet doll

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 26 March 26

Microsoft’s new OneDrive AI Restyle feature turns everyday photos into charmingly weird alternate versions

I felt weird using ChatGPT in public so I tried this extension that disguises it as a Google Doc

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 25 March 26

GPTDisguise turns ChatGPT into a fake Google Doc, offering a funny but revealing workaround

I asked ChatGPT to grade my interview answers — it was more useful than real interviews

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 25 March 26

ChatGPT can simulate and critique a job interview.

'That branch of AI is lethal. We've got to do something about that' — Neil deGrasse Tyson wants to ban AI superintelligence

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 24 March 26

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s call to ban AI superintelligence underscores rising fears that future AI could outpace human control and force global action

‘Warcraft… with pure thought control’ — 100 days with Neuralink ‘feels like science fiction’ to early brain chip pioneer

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 24 March 26

After 100 days with a Neuralink implant, a patient describes playing Warcraft with pure thought

'My phone is about to die and I don’t want to buy anything' — I tested Google Maps’ Ask Maps AI and it actually helped

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 24 March 26

With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware

I use the 'invert' prompt to answer problems before they arise

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 23 March 26

By adding an “invert” prompt to ChatGPT, you can turn potential mistakes into plans to avoid them.

ChatGPT might not be using the model you think — and it’s also hiding others in settings

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 20 March 26

ChatGPT’s new interface hides a more complex system where multiple models are used behind the scenes.

Here’s how I write to make sure nobody thinks I’m an AI

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 20 March 26

Tricks to avoid sounding like an AI chatbot

I told ChatGPT there was an 'extremely lazy person' here — and its answers got way better

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 19 March 26

A tiny ChatGPT prompt addition condenses overly detailed answers into genuinely useful ones.

A person relaxes on a comfortable couch choosing a programme on a streaming service.

I asked ChatGPT what to watch across 6 streaming apps — and it actually nailed it

By Eric Hal Schwartz Published 18 March 26

A simple prompt turned ChatGPT into a surprisingly accurate streaming guide that cut through endless scrolling

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions:

Eric Hal Schwartz

Useful links