The idea of implementing machine learning models such as Transformers in Excel, specifically a version of the GPT-2 model, showcases the surprising versatility of spreadsheet applications for complex computations. A linked resource appears to demonstrate how this implementation can be executed in Google Sheets, leading to some confusion in the community about the correct application being referenced (Excel vs. Google Sheets). This raises discussions about accessibility and democratization of machine learning technologies, as tools commonly used for data manipulation can also serve as environments for machine learning experimentation.