Slack, the popular instant messaging platform, has just unveiled a suite of new features aimed at revolutionizing the way teams collaborate and access information. With a strong emphasis on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), these additions promise to streamline workflows and improve productivity for users.
The centerpiece of this update is Slack AI, an advanced generative AI tool seamlessly integrated into the platform. With Slack AI, users can effortlessly access up-to-date business news, gain valuable insights from any channel through channel recaps, and stay informed about ongoing thread discussions with thread summaries. Additionally, the powerful search answers feature enables users to quickly extract specific information, such as messages or files, with great accuracy.
Slack’s Vice President of Product, Ali Rayl, highlighted the effectiveness of Slack AI during testing. “I was a little skeptical of this… but I got the actual answer, and I was really proud of it because a week before we had actually changed the date. So not only did I get the right answer, but it had figured out how to do the up-to-date answer.”
Recognizing the importance of trust in the AI-driven technology, Slack ensures that summaries provided by Slack AI are always attributed to their sources. This transparency not only instills confidence in the reliability of the information but also acknowledges the significance of context. Differentiating between messages from engineers, designers, or CEOs can greatly impact how information is interpreted and understood.
In addition to Slack AI, the platform introduces new automation capabilities through Workflow Builders, empowering non-coders to set up automation processes with ease. Integration with partners like Google, Atlassian, and Asana enhances the versatility of these automated workflows. Furthermore, Slack’s streamlined method for building custom apps allows for seamless integration with internal systems.
To improve project management and task tracking within the app, Slack introduces Slack Lists. This powerful feature enables users to manage, track, and address work directly within the Slack platform. From project tracking to request approvals, Slack Lists provide a centralized hub for efficient task management.
Overall, these new features firmly establish Slack as a comprehensive productivity platform. With its commitment to enhancing collaboration and convenience, Slack aims to keep users engaged and productive within the app.
FAQ:
Q: What is Slack AI?
A: Slack AI is an advanced generative AI tool integrated into the Slack platform, providing users with up-to-date business news, channel recaps, thread summaries, and accurate search answers.
Q: How does Slack ensure trust in AI-generated summaries?
A: Summaries provided by Slack AI are always attributed to their sources, allowing users to verify the authenticity of the information shared within the app.
Q: Can non-coders set up automation processes on Slack?
A: Yes, with the new Workflow Builders, non-coders can easily set up automation processes on Slack. The platform also offers integrations with partners like Google, Atlassian, and Asana to enhance automation capabilities.
Q: What is Slack Lists?
A: Slack Lists is a feature that enables users to manage, track, and address work directly within the Slack platform. It simplifies project tracking and facilitates request approvals.
Q: When will these new features be available?
A: Slack Lists will be piloted during the Australian summer and officially launched in 2024. Slack AI will also be piloted at the same time, and further details about their availability will be announced in the future.