Project management often involves repetitive administrative tasks in Excel. AI features like Copilot and advanced analytics dramatically automate these processes, freeing up project managers to focus on strategy and team leadership.

The ease with which AI tools can be used in Excel (via Copilot or add-ins) makes it simple to analyze sensitive data. However, this power demands strict ethical and security considerations, particularly concerning privacy and fairness.

Power Query's ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process is significantly simplified by AI, moving it from a task requiring complex M-code or logic to one driven by natural language and pattern recognition.