New AI Reads Spreadsheet Data to Answer Your Questions
This could save you hours of digging through spreadsheets—no formulas needed.
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Key Points
- FICO is a new AI method that answers questions about spreadsheet data by finding relevant cells and then computing the answer.
- It could save time and reduce errors by letting you ask questions in plain English instead of writing formulas.
- The technology is still in research and not yet available in common tools like Excel or Google Sheets.
Why It Matters
This could let anyone get answers from spreadsheets without learning complex formulas, saving time and reducing errors.