The Daily AI Show Big AI News This Week (Ep. 533)
Aug 21, 2025
This week dives into the exciting integration of AI, with Excel introducing a game-changing Copilot feature that enhances workflow automation. The discussion raises questions about how mainstream tools might overshadow niche SaaS solutions. Personal stories are crafted using AI technology, bringing children's imaginations to life in personalized books. Plus, ethical concerns around AI memory features spark a debate on privacy and the implications of human-like AI interactions. Finally, Grammarly's redesign and its educational impact show how AI continues to reshape writing and learning.
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AI Inside Spreadsheet Cells
- Excel added a native =copilot() cell function that takes a prompt and workbook context to automate actions inside cells.
- Brian and Andy note Google Sheets will likely add parity, shifting work from niche SaaS into mainstream spreadsheets.
Spreadsheets Threaten Niche Automation Tools
- Spreadsheet AI can replicate left-to-right refinement workflows used by tools like Clay for lead gen and data enrichment.
- That capability could reduce demand for specialized SaaS if mainstream spreadsheets provide equivalent automation and prompts.
Personal Storybook Made With Gemini
- Brian used Gemini to create a child's storybook about his daughter's anxiety and kept consistent characters and voice across books.
- He shared the book with his daughter and cried because the personalized story and voices were emotionally powerful.
