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.

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

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4, its first model with native computer-use capabilities, alongside financial plugins for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.