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Google Sheets Just Got a Brain
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Gemini’s AI in Sheets can write your emails and summarize your data... but it still chokes on empty cells.
Google’s new
=AI()function lets you generate text, summarize info, and analyze sentiment directly in Sheets.But if your spreadsheet has blank cells? Gemini might just ignore them—or worse, hallucinate data.
The tool is only available to Workspace Labs and Gemini Alpha users, limiting who can actually test it.
The AI function is part of Google’s push to embed Gemini across Workspace tools, turning Sheets into a pseudo-coding playground for non-coders.
⚠️ Why it matters: AI in spreadsheets should reduce errors, not introduce new ones. If Gemini can’t handle something as common as empty cells, it’s not ready for prime time.
💡 Tip: If you're experimenting with =AI(), double-check your inputs—especially for gaps. A little manual cleanup can save a lot of AI confusion.
Meta just poached a top OpenAI researcher to help build its own reasoning model—and the AI talent war is officially on.
Trapit Bansal, a foundational mind behind OpenAI’s o1 model, is now part of Meta’s new superintelligence unit.
He joins a stacked team including ex-Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang and GitHub’s former chief Nat Friedman.
Meta still doesn’t have a public reasoning model, but it’s throwing down $100M+ offers to change that.
Bansal worked closely with Ilya Sutskever at OpenAI and helped launch its reinforcement learning efforts. His move signals Meta’s serious intent to catch up in the reasoning race.
👀 Why it matters: Reasoning is the next frontier in AI—and Meta’s betting that elite talent, not just compute, will get it there first.
💡 Insight: The AI arms race isn’t just about models anymore—it’s about who can build the smartest team.
Elon Musk just fired one of his most trusted execs as Tesla’s sales slump deepens and pressure mounts ahead of Q2 results.
Omead Afshar, Tesla’s VP of sales and manufacturing for North America and Europe, is reportedly out—just days before the quarter ends.
Afshar was a longtime Musk insider, credited with building the Austin Gigafactory and helping launch the robotaxi pilot.
Tesla’s profits have plunged 71% YoY, and EV sales are down across the US, Europe, and China.
Afshar’s exit comes amid a broader shake-up and growing investor anxiety. Tesla’s once-dominant EV lead is shrinking fast as rivals surge and internal drama spills out.
⚠️ Why it matters: This isn’t just a personnel change—it’s a signal that Tesla’s strategy may be cracking under pressure. Musk is betting big on robotaxis and AI, but the core car business is bleeding.
💡 Insight: When top lieutenants start falling, it’s often a sign of deeper turbulence. Watch Tesla’s Q2 delivery numbers closely.
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