Slack Launches 30+ AI Features Including Cross-Platform Meeting Transcription and Expanded Slackbot Capabilities
Summary
Slack launches 30+ AI features, including cross-platform meeting transcription for Zoom and Google Meet, an expanded Slackbot with multi-step task automation, MCP enterprise tool integration, and a native CRM, positioning itself as an all-in-one AI productivity hub available to all Free and Pro users in April.
Key Points
- Slack is announcing over 30 new AI-powered capabilities, including a meeting transcription and note-taking feature that works across third-party apps like Zoom and Google Meet, rivaling tools like Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai.
- Slackbot is expanding with new features including an operator mode for multi-step desktop tasks, an MCP client for connecting enterprise tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, AI skills for repeatable workflows, and a native CRM for small businesses.
- Slackbot, already on track to be the fastest-adopted feature in Salesforce history since its January 2026 relaunch, is set to become available to all Free and Pro Slack users in April, positioning Slack as an all-in-one AI productivity hub.