Google has rolled out a new update to its Workspace platform, introducing new Gemini AI capabilities for Google Sheets. The upgrade allows business users to generate advanced insights and visualisations from their data, such as identifying correlations, spotting outliers, and creating heatmaps, according to Google's official blog.

This feature is now available to all Workspace business users and can be accessed by clicking the Gemini spark icon located at the top right-hand corner of their spreadsheet. From there, they can input prompts like "predict my net income for the next quarter based on historical data" or "create a simple heatmap of support cases by category and device." The AI then processes the data and provides the requested analysis or visualisation, states Google's blog.  

Screenshot: Google

Google also says this update is part of the company's broader effort to enhance its Workspace tools with AI-driven functionalities. By enabling users to perform complex data analysis and generate visualisations directly within Sheets, the company aims to streamline workflows and reduce the need for external tools or specialised expertise.  

This development reflects the growing trend of integrating AI into productivity software, offering users more efficient ways to handle data. However, it also raises questions about data privacy and the accuracy of AI-generated insights, particularly in business-critical scenarios.