Slack unveiled a major AI overhaul. It has embedded advanced automation and search capabilities directly into the workspace interface. According to Business Today, the update aims to help teams stay focused, navigate information faster, and, without leaving the platform, it can simplify collaborative tasks.
There is a new enterprise search tool that can comb through conversations, files, PDFs, images, and even integrated third-party apps like Google Drive, Jira, and Microsoft Teams. Using natural language queries, it enables users to get answers instantly. Slack turns scattered knowledge into insight, whether it's digging through past project notes or tracking a document trail.
"AI is supposed to simplify work, but too often it just creates friction. With Slack, we're building AI that actually makes users more productive by embedding it directly into the platform they already know and love, right in their flow of work. Combined with the power of digital labour with AI agents, Slack's work operating system becomes more intuitive, intelligent, and ready for whatever teams need next, said Shalini Agarwal, VP of Slack Product, Salesforce.
AI-powered writing assistance within Slack Canvas is available. It is capable of summarising threads, generating structured updates, and turning rough notes into polished project briefs.
One can adjust their writing tone, and based on one's user preferences, content can be restructured. Slack can now auto-generate transcripts, action items, and summaries.
The update also includes message-level insights. Users can hover over jargon or acronyms for quick explanations tailored to their workspace vocabulary. If a message mentions a request or task, Slack will generate a clear action item, making it easier for users to respond without sifting through long threads.
Slack has added intelligent actions that allow users to automate processes using the Apple Intelligence model or Private Cloud Compute. These smart workflows are accessible via icons, voice input, or gestures like squeezing an Apple Pencil Pro.
