
Alex Hughes
Alex is the AI editor at TomsGuide. Dialed into all things artificial intelligence in the world right now, he knows the best chatbots, the weirdest AI image generators, and the ins and outs of one of tech’s biggest topics.
Before joining the Tom’s Guide team, Alex worked for the brands TechRadar and BBC Science Focus.
In his time as a journalist, he has covered the latest in AI and robotics, broadband deals, the potential for alien life, the science of being slapped, and just about everything in between.
Alex aims to make the complicated uncomplicated, cutting out the complexities to focus on what is exciting.
When he’s not trying to wrap his head around the latest AI whitepaper, Alex pretends to be a capable runner, cook, and climber.
Latest articles by Alex Hughes

OpenAI launches another model before GPT 5 — here’s what this one can do
By Alex Hughes published
OpenAI's latest model is here but it isn't GPT-5, it's 4.1, a model all about coding

I just tried the viral ChatGPT trend that turns you into a plushy — here's how to do it
By Alex Hughes published
Thanks to the latest ChatGPT update, you can try a variety of cool image tricks

Netflix taps OpenAI to power mood-based streaming searches — here's what that could mean
By Alex Hughes published
Advancements in AI could allow Netflix users to search in completely new ways.

I tried the new viral AI tool that turns your photos into blockbuster movie clips — here's how to do it
By Alex Hughes published
Higgsfield lets you customize your images into action-packed video clips

ChatGPT, Google Gemini and other AI models are using your data for training - here's how to stop it
By Alex Hughes published
Don't want your data used by AI models? Here's the simple way to get out of the biggest names out there

How to use Midjourney V7 — the latest AI image generator to compete with ChatGPT
By Alex Hughes published
Midjourney has launched a new V7 version that comes with a variety of clever new tools and improvements in quality

Anthropic launches its best version of Claude yet — but it will cost you $200 a month
By Alex Hughes published
Claude Max is Anthropic's most expensive plan to date, here's what it can do

Shopify CEO says employees must prove AI can't do the job before any new hires are approved
By Alex Hughes published
Shopify has put in place key rules around AI for employees including mandatory use of AI tools

ChatGPT Plus is now free for students — here’s how to get it
By Alex Hughes published
For the next two months, this normally pricey $20 a month subscription is completely free.

OpenAI delaying GPT-5 launch 'for a few months' — here's what we're getting instead
By Alex Hughes published
While you'll have to wait a bit longer for the new model, OpenAI does have a couple of exciting announcements

Meta just launched Llama 4 — here's why ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude should be worried
By Alex Hughes published
Llama 4 comes with three new models, all capable in different tasks and challenges.

Microsoft Copilot just got a massive AI overhaul — here's everything that's new
By Alex Hughes published
Copilot is now at its smartest yet with a smarter brain, better memory, and lots of new tricks

Midjourney V7 has arrived: Here's everything you need to know
By Alex Hughes published
After a long wait, Midjourney V7 brings new features, improved quality and more personalized touches

Adobe Premiere Pro just got a huge generative AI upgrade — here's all the new features
By Alex Hughes published
Adobe is embracing generative AI on Premiere Pro and it is all currently free to use

OpenAI's smartest model could cost up to $30,000 per task according to estimates
By Alex Hughes published
When put through a test of reasoning and logic-solving, OpenAI's o3 model passed, but the compute cost was huge

Alexa+ is rolling out now — here's what's new (and what's missing)
By Alex Hughes published
The latest version of Alexa's voice assistant has made major improvements but also left out some key changes

OpenAI is planning on launching its first open-weight model in years
By Alex Hughes published
A new version of ChatGPT is on its way with more opportunities to edit, change, and research it

OpenAI has opened the floodgates for ChatGPT to make previously banned images
By Alex Hughes published
Upon request, ChatGPT will now make images of public figures, hateful symbols, and potentially controversial posts

Elon Musk's AI company just engulfed X for $33 billion — here's what that means
By Alex Hughes published
In a surprise announcement, Elon Musk revealed his xAI company has acquired his social media platform X for $33 billion.

How to make AI images using ChatGPT’s new 4o model
By Alex Hughes published
ChatGPT's new image-generating tool is easy to use. Here's how

ChatGPT’s AI image generator just got a huge upgrade — here’s 7 incredible examples of what it can do
By Alex Hughes published
With increased detail and a better understanding of context, ChatGPT’s images look better than ever.

ChatGPT’s new image generator is now 'delayed for a while' for free users
By Alex Hughes published
Want to use ChatGPT’s new image generator? You’ll have to pay for now.

Microsoft 365 Copilot debuts new research tools for work: here's what that means
By Alex Hughes published
New tools to make your work life easier are on their way to Microsoft 365 customers
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