Back in late 2023, Microsoft announced Python integration in Excel. Like many, I was skeptical at first and continued to rely on VBA and built-in Excel formulas for data analyses and visualization.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Excel powered by GPT-5.4, enabling users to build, update, and analyze spreadsheet models using plain language.

OpenAI integrates Excel support and live financial data into ChatGPT, creating a powerful spreadsheet co-pilot for traders, analysts, and crypto investors.

ChatGPT is now using its 5.4 Thinking model for deeper reasoning, and it's even better at handling "professional work." ...