Google Sheets now has a new feature called "Help me organise," which uses special technology called Generative AI. (Google)

Discover How Google Sheets’ Generative AI Feature Can Assist with Project Management

Adriana MaraisJune 30, 23 Google Sheets, Google workspace

Google Sheets has unveiled a fresh productivity feature named “Help me organise,” which harnesses the power of AI. This addition, developed under Workspace Labs’ Duet AI, was recently announced during Google I/O 2023. By utilizing generative AI, these templates offer suggestions and generate table templates for Google Sheets, enabling users to efficiently plan projects, handle budgets, and coordinate events. Gain insight into the functionality of this AI tool.

Help me organize a feature

The “Help Me Organize” feature allows users to enter prompts into Google Sheets, and AI will create spreadsheets based on their needs. Users can then customize the generated table according to their preferences. This feature is especially useful for complex tracking and organizing tasks, as it can suggest factors that users may not have previously considered. For example, it can help users create a trip planner or task tracker.

The rollout of this feature has begun and will gradually roll out to trusted testers in Google’s Workspace Labs program. Due to its challenging use cases, Google Sheets is a suitable platform for integrating artificial intelligence. Google has actively promoted generative AI in Google Workspace with Duet AI to improve creativity.

In addition to Google Sheets, other Google Workspace applications get features that work with artificial intelligence. For example, creating images with templates like Image will be introduced in Google Slides after the first announcement. Additionally, Gmail and Google Docs already have a “Help me write” feature, although it’s currently only available on the web, not on mobile.

Earlier this year, Google made Vertex AI, its machine learning platform as a service (ML PaaS) based generative AI services, generally available. This allows companies and organizations to integrate the platform’s features into their applications.

Microsoft has also incorporated similar AI capabilities into its Office suite, including Word, Teams, and Outlook. The move has led to competition in the world of productivity software between Google and Microsoft, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describing AI-assisted search as a new paradigm that could challenge Google’s position.