Eric Hal Schwartz

Eric Hal Schwartz

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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

Two blue Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 devices with a stuffed cat behind them

Google is offering all its best Gemini AI features for free, but only long enough to get you hooked

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google is giving new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 owners six months of premium Gemini AI features for free, but you'll pay up after.

Gemini Live

Google just announced 5 new Gemini features coming to Android, and it’s good news for fans of foldable smartphones

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google AI Mode can enhance your search with these 5 tips

AI Chess

Atari Video Chess checkmates Copilot after knocking over ChatGPT's king

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

When two of the most advanced AI models lost to a 1979 chess game, it exposed how sounding smart isn’t the same as actually thinking.

YouTube

I used Google Gemini to analyze YouTube, and the results were seriously impressive - 4 ways you can use video integration to get the most from AI

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google Gemini’s video analysis feature turns YouTube into an interactive experience, helping users skip fluff, spot visual details, and even quiz themselves.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Gentlemen's Singles Final match on Centre Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 16, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Wimbledon has an AI problem, but are tennis players just using technology as a scapegoat?

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Wimbledon's AI line judges are upsetting some players.

Xbox

AI can provide 'emotional clarity and confidence' Xbox executive producer tells staff after Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

After massive layoffs at Microsoft, an Xbox executive’s suggestion to use AI for emotional clarity was met with widespread outrage from game developers.

London

I asked AI to plan the perfect day in London – here’s what it got right and hilariously wrong

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

What AI says is a great day out in London

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You don't have to be real to score brand deals as an influencer

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

AI influencers are a growing part of social media and are earning plenty of cash for their creators.

ChatGPT Crunchyroll

ChatGPT faceplants while translating Crunchyroll anime, and some viewers are demanding human localization

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Crunchyroll used ChatGPT to translate anime and it did not go well.

Google AI Mode

I've been using Google AI Search mode for 4 months, and here are 5 tips to get the best results

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google AI Mode can enhance your search with these 5 tips

AI

3 reasons why I appreciate AI and maybe you should too

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Some reasons to appreciate how AI can help in life.

This photograph shows wordmark of Siri, a digital assistant developed by Apple Inc., displayed on a smartphone

Apple is reportedly looking to power Siri’s AI with OpenAI or Anthropic, here’s why I hope they do

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Apple replacing Siri’s in-house AI with tech from OpenAI or Anthropic would be great for consumers.

Dodo Pizza's ChatGPT "Chicken Shawarma AI- generated pizza" on a computer chip background

ChatGPT kept giving me bland dinner recipes until I showed it the kind of meals I actually like

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

How ChatGPT can suggest better recipes when you say what you like to eat.

Ohanian AI Hug

This touching viral AI video of Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s mom hugging him is also sparking a fiery debate

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Alexis Ohanian used AI to animate a childhood photo of his late mother hugging him, sparking a viral emotional response online.

AI love

5 ways you could use AI for help and support

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

How people build relationships with AI.

Doppl

I tried Google’s new Gemini-powered clothing app – here’s how you can use AI to find the perfect outfit

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google’s new AI-powered Doppl app lets users upload full-body photos to see how clothes would look on them.

ChatGPT

I stopped asking ChatGPT questions and started giving it missions and suddenly the AI seemed way more motivated to help me

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

ChatGPT becomes much more motivated if you phrase your question as a quest.

Anthropic Claude Artifact Game

I built a personalized version of Super Mario-like game in seconds using Claude, and you can play it right now for free - here's how you can create your own game without coding

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

How to vibe code a video game with Claude

ChatGPT

Are you worried about AI? It's about to get worse as study shows people now speak like ChatGPT

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Our conversations are starting to sound suspiciously like AI chatbots, and we might not even realize we are mimicking ChatGPT.

Google Gemini AI Robots

Google’s new Gemini AI model means your future robot butler will still work even without Wi‑Fi

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google’s latest AI breakthrough means your future robot helper won’t freeze up just because the internet does.

ChatGPT Image Tips

Don’t do these 3 things if you want to make a great ChatGPT image. Follow these tips instead

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

3 dos and don'ts for using ChatGPT's image creator.

Woman using a mobile phone with ChatGPT on the screen.

3 common apps you can replace with ChatGPT, and why you definitely should

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Popular apps that ChatGPT can take over for.

judge hammer

New judge’s ruling makes OpenAI keeping a record of all your ChatGPT chats one step closer to reality

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

A court maintained a ruling forcing OpenAI to retain all ChatGPT chats after rejecting petitions from users.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines key art. Mochi the pug sits on the front of a car as the Mitchell family have smiles on their faces as robots blast at them in the background.

5 things AI does in movies and TV I'm still waiting on

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

How AI in TV and movies outshines AI in real life.

ChatGPT

Make ChatGPT remember who you are by doing these 5 simple things

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

How to make ChatGPT remember you

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