xAI’s Grok Could Soon Edit Spreadsheets, Leak Reveals
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Advanced File Editing Capabilities in the Works
A recent leak suggests that xAI, the AI startup founded by Elon Musk, is developing a powerful file editor for its AI assistant, Grok. The tool appears to include support for spreadsheets and signals a broader push by xAI to enter the productivity software space—potentially positioning Grok as a direct competitor to OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google.
“You can talk to Grok and ask it to assist you at the same time you’re editing the files!” wrote reverse engineer Nima Owji, who uncovered and shared the leak.
Building Toward Multimodal AI Workspaces
While xAI has yet to formally outline its complete strategy for productivity tools, the company has made several moves indicating its ambitions. In April 2025, xAI launched Grok Studio, a split-screen interface that allows users to co-create documents, reports, code, and even browser games with Grok in real time.
xAI also rolled out Workspaces, a feature designed to organize documents, files, and AI conversations in a unified environment—further blurring the line between traditional apps and AI collaboration.
Taking Aim at Google and Microsoft
Google’s Gemini Workspace currently offers the most similar functionality, allowing users to edit Docs and Sheets while chatting with Gemini. However, Gemini Workspace remains limited to Google’s ecosystem. xAI’s approach could provide a more flexible alternative, potentially integrating with a wider range of file types and services.
OpenAI and Microsoft have also introduced tools that embed AI into document creation and collaboration, but Grok’s real-time conversational editing could set it apart—especially if it supports multiple file formats beyond spreadsheets.
The “Everything App” Vision Expands
If the leaked capabilities come to fruition, they would mark a significant step toward Elon Musk’s larger vision for X as an “everything app”—one that blends social media, payments, messaging, and productivity under a single umbrella.
Whether this editor is the beginning of a full productivity suite remains to be seen, but the move underscores xAI’s determination to redefine how we interact with AI in daily workflows.
Sources : ( Techcrunch )
