Note #5 to Sookie: Excel Got Better at AI
Dear Sookie,
I’m not the biggest fan of Microsoft Co-Pilot 365, but the new Excel update is worth trying out!
This is a shorter note as things have been quite busy for me, but I know that many people use Microsoft Excel extensively in their jobs. Microsoft recently rolled out a new update to Co-Pilot for Excel and I suggest that you check it out.
Here’s a helpful video that I found that walks you through some of the functionality! (I like to watch it on 1.25x speed) As a reminder, I usually don’t know these people presenting the videos that I recommend, so I can’t vouch for other videos that they have made.
At 7:15, it talks about filling in missing data. That’s probably my favorite use case within that video because it’s combining math with GenAI.
I do want to say that I’m still a bit concerned about data security/privacy and Co-Pilot 365, but I also understand that most businesses run on Microsoft products, so it is what it is. The fact that Co-Pilot 365 GenAI seems to scan parts of your computer to train its AI is very concerning to me.
So I guess my biggest recommendation with this is, “Don’t use your personal computer for work as software becomes more integrated with AI!”
Keep pressing ahead with AI, Sookie!
Sincerely,
Dr. Joe, Your AI Doctor
These notes are for 'Ken' and 'Sookie,' the American names my young Korean immigrant parents adopted while navigating profound change as they moved to the US in the 1970’s. In the notes within this blog, I imagine them as young adults again, but now encountering change and uncertainty from today's AI shifts – Sookie with potential job uncertainty, Ken with business disruption.
Drawing inspiration from their historical resilience as young immigrants facing the unknown, I'm compelled to write with empathy and offer truly helpful thoughts for anyone navigating AI's rapid evolution. Remember, this isn't financial or direct strategic advice, but a perspective to encourage your own thoughtful consideration. I do not identify myself as their son in these notes, but in reality, I write with a son’s heart.
My notes to Sookie will always be free, as I understand employees often navigate workplace changes with fewer resources and support systems. My notes to Ken will be offered at an accessible price point designed to be a worthwhile investment for businesses of any size looking to adapt to AI changes.