Automation related Slack just unveiled some game-changing features for the EV slack channel, putting artificial intelligence front and center to make using Slack smarter and faster. To help our collaborative panel sail smoothly, we made use of an AI-powered writing assistant, Canvas. On top of that, we’ve rolled out powerful new search functionality to all channels and linked third party applications. The announcement highlights Slack’s strategy to use a generative AI foundation for accelerating workflows and improving productivity across the platform.
The AI-powered collaborative writing assistant uniquely enables users to instantly create new canvases from any conversation. It further enables them to improve currently published content at scale. This new functionality is designed to make it easier to share key guides, documents and helpful information all in one central place. With a new AI-powered Slack, the company hopes to equip users with tools that help them be more creative, collaborative and productive.
Beyond the writing assistant, Slack is using AI to power new search functionality. Users can easily find people or information within their organization through federated search across channels and connected applications such as Google Drive, Salesforce, and Teams. This feature will surface relevant files and conversations, ensuring that users can quickly access the information they need without sifting through numerous threads or documents.
Surprising story is that Slack is in the process of enjoying a massive design overhaul. This new design will provide a consistent, convenient space to view all your shared files, lists, and Canvas projects. This update will give users a much cleaner, less cluttered experience. This revamp is an obvious fit with Slack’s stated mission of bringing more collaboration and less friction to teamwork.
On top of this, Slack is improving its huddle capabilities — now including transcriptions and summaries. Users will be able to review recaps of channels and threads more effectively, ensuring that they remain informed about ongoing discussions. While simple on the surface, these new features are designed to help make communication easier between teams—particularly in fast-moving workplaces.
AI features are exploding in productivity applications and entertainment. That’s the goal of this new trend — to introduce high-tech convenience to our emerging day-to-day activities. Organizations are increasingly moving toward digital collaboration tools. Though these improvements may seem small individually, combined they will help Slack adapt and respond as its professional audience continues to evolve.
Slack will preview these innovations on-stage at the Disrupt SF Hackathon this September. We hope you’ll join us in San Francisco, October 27-29, 2025! We’ll highlight some of Slack’s exciting new AI features during the event. Attendees will experience firsthand how these innovations can revolutionize their workflows and accelerate productivity in the field.