Google emphasizes that this is not the first iteration for collaboration in Docs."In the same way that we revolutionized real-time collaboration with co-authoring in Docs 17 years ago, we're excited to transform creation and collaboration all over again in Workspace," Johanna Voolich Wright, vice president of product for Google Workspace, said in a blog post.
Sheets is another tool where I can see users benefiting from having an AI collaborator. For the spreadsheet-timid, the AI can help generate formulas, categorize data contextually and transform raw data into insights and analysis. This could save a lot of time and frustration for budgeting or planning for someone outside of a finance function.
Google's broader vision for the future of Workspace is very well thought out, as is the company's approach to fine-tuning the model via increasing user feedback and data before general availability. Concentrating on Workspace rather than search to launch its AI advancements allows Google to work out the kinks in the technology without jeopardizing its ad revenue.
I'm thoroughly impressed by the capabilities Google showcased in demos of the Workspace AI “collaborative partner.” I'm simultaneously disappointed in its limited availability and curious about its pricing model, given recent increases to monthly Workspace subscription prices. I'm champing at the bit to try out all the capabilities, and I look forward to continuing to watch the AI race unfold.
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