Google vs Microsoft: What you can expect from their newly-launched AI office tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the technology of the hour, and it’s something the Big Tech companies are keen to capitalise on.

It comes as no surprise then that two of the industry’s giants, Microsoft and Google, have both announced the introduction of new AI-assisted software in the same week.

Google, which has been investing in artificial intelligence (AI) for many years, said it had reached “a pivotal moment” in its AI journey.

Earlier this week, the company revealed it’s introducing new AI-powered features to Google Workspace - Gmail, Meet, Docs - and the power of AI to developers and businesses looking to build on Google’s language models.

"We’re in the midst of another shift with AI that is having a profound effect on every industry," said Thomas Kurian, CEO of GoogleCloud, in a statement.

On Thursday, Microsoft also announced it would be infusing AI tools into its suite of office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook emails.

"Today marks the next major step in the evolution of how we interact with computing, which will fundamentally change the way we work and unlock a new wave of productivity growth," Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, said in a statement.

So, what changes are in store for users of the rivals’ software?

Google Workspace: Innovators' new best friend?

The old days of writer's block and terrifying blank pages might be over. Google plans to embed a generative AI in Docs and Gmail to help people with their writing.

The AI model can help create automated drafts for job descriptions, or invitations to your birthday party.

"Simply type a topic you’d like to write about, and a draft will instantly be generated for you. With your collaborative AI partner you can continue to refine and edit, getting more