Anthropic takes on Google and Microsoft with Claude Sheets (www.engadget.com)

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Sheets, a new productivity tool aimed at competing with established giants like Google and Microsoft. This feature allows users to generate and edit spreadsheets with tabs, formulas, and collaborative editing capabilities. Notably, any modifications made by Claude are tracked within the application. Users can export their files to Excel and access a Google Workspace plugin, currently available in beta to subscribers across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. In addition to Claude Sheets, Anthropic introduced Claude Meetings, which participates in video calls to take notes and help manage action items, initially available for Google Meet, and Claude Whiteboards, a brainstorming tool that categorizes ideas and drafts action items. These tools emphasize the seamless integration of collaboration and AI, enhancing productivity workflows. Anthropic also rebranded its Claude Dashboards to Claude Data, extending functionalities for CRM integration. The upgrade includes improved plugin capabilities, allowing users to access and act on over 9,000 connectors within the Claude ecosystem. These announcements signify a substantial leap in AI-driven productivity tools, intensifying competition in the AI/ML landscape.