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Slack is becoming an AI workplace: Here’s what that means for your job
Slack is evolving from a simple messaging app into an AI-powered workplace platform where digital agents work alongside humans, promising to transform how office work gets done — here's what that means for your job.
The messaging app where millions of office workers share memes and coordinate projects is quietly transforming into something far more ambitious: a platform where artificial intelligence agents work alongside humans as digital coworkers. “While messaging and human interaction remain at its core, the system now provides access to automation and all the apps you need to do your job, plus AI agents, which we believe will be crucial players in the workplace.” For example, during Tuesday’s presentation, an AI agent helped an Accenture executive returning from vacation quickly get up to speed on client activities, prepare for upcoming meetings, and draft a proposal — tasks that would typically take hours of human effort.
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