Have you ever wasted precious time fixing mistakes in a spreadsheet? Or do you get frustrated by formulas that just won't work? Soon, that may no longer be necessary. According to leaked information, Grok, the AI tool from xAI, will gain the ability to edit spreadsheets through voice commands.
Users would be able to speak directly to Grok while editing files, marking a new step in the competition with Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
Competition for the AI workplace
xAI has already taken steps towards interactive workplaces. In April 2025, it introduced Grok Studio, a shared workspace where users can collaborate with AI on documents, code, or even browser games. It also launched a feature to create Workspaces, where files and conversations come together.
The direction xAI seems to be heading in closely resembles Google’s Gemini Workspace. There, you can also edit documents and spreadsheets while communicating with AI. The difference? Gemini operates solely within the Google ecosystem. Grok, on the other hand, could potentially function independently of any platform.
Whether xAI is also working on a complete productivity suite remains unclear. It has not been confirmed which file types the new editor supports.
Possible impact on businesses
For organizations that frequently work with spreadsheets and reports, this could mean a significant efficiency gain. Spending less time on manual adjustments. Quickly identifying errors. Analyzing data directly without opening additional tools.
If it is actually rolled out, it also represents a step towards Elon Musk's larger vision for X: an all-in-one platform where you can work, communicate, pay, and share.
What can you expect?
The position has not been officially announced yet. However, if the leaked information is accurate, it could be a sign of how quickly AI tools are evolving within existing workflows. Companies that are already experimenting with AI assistants in text processing or email would do well to consider this direction as well.
A central platform where you can speak to your documents and see actions happening immediately. That no longer seems far off.