Google and Anthropic introduce AI features to boost spreadsheet and chat productivity

Google has integrated its Gemini AI model into Google Sheets, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks such as data cleaning, formatting, formula generation and summarisation. The feature aims to reduce the time spent on routine spreadsheet work for freelancers, small businesses and teams, especially in Portugal where such manual processes are common.

Anthropic has added a "Reflect" panel to its Claude chatbot, providing users with a retrospective view of their interaction patterns. The tool shows metrics like active hours, conversation counts and topic categories over selectable periods, and offers prompts‑fluency feedback and optional usage timers to help manage time spent with the AI.

Both updates target productivity improvements by embedding generative‑AI assistance into everyday workflows, turning previously manual steps into assisted actions.