Slack introduces AI features with the ability to summarize old messages. Learn more about Slack AI update here. (Slack)

New Slack AI update now available: Access thread summaries and channel recaps

Febin MathewFebruary 16, 24 Artificial Intelligence

Slack, a widely used work management tool in the business world, has recently introduced an update that incorporates artificial intelligence into its platform. This update, which has been in the works for over a year, aims to enhance user experience and productivity. With the release of this AI update, Slack users can expect a range of new features, and the company has promised to introduce even more AI capabilities in the near future. Find out what the latest Slack AI update has to offer.

Slack AI features

According to Slack’s blog post, the work management platform has announced a set of three features: search responses, channel summaries, and thread summaries. The platform also emphasized that the AI features are built on “Slack’s secure, trusted infrastructure to keep you in complete control of your data.” Let’s get an independent idea of how these new AI features work.

Search for answers: This AI feature provides a personalized way to find answers to questions. This feature makes it easy for users to receive clear, concise, personalized responses, as well as direct links to relevant Slack messages. You will also learn about projects, their goals, tasks and much more. In addition, the search answer feature also provides users with smart suggestions.

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Channel summaries and thread summaries: No more spending hours on countless group messages, Slack AI makes it quick and easy with channel summaries. This feature allows users to get a “quick summary of what’s going on.” It helps you get all the information you need and gives you a detailed thread summary. Summaries provide users with “the heart of a long conversation”. Additionally, Slack AI helps users find the right person they need to respond to.

Slack AI also works with third-party integrated apps to get summaries from different apps. The Verge reported that Slack is also working on bringing its own AI chatbot, Einstein Copilot, to help users write appropriate and professional messages. Also note that Slack AI features are only available to Slack Enterprise users.