Create folders in your sidebar to organize channels, DMs, and apps, allowing you to collapse less relevant areas.
Based on recent updates as of early 2026, Slack has introduced a suite of AI-powered features and interface improvements designed to streamline communication and reduce noise. The platform is shifting toward "execution" rather than just messaging, integrating AI agents to handle workflows. 1. Slack AI & "Slackbot" (Context-Aware AI)
Admins control AI features, with built-in tools to prevent hallucinations and filter content. Slack introduces new features to ease messaging...
Note: Some of these features, particularly AI-driven ones, are available across different plans, with full rollouts often taking place in the first quarter of the year, notes.
Get a daily summary of high-priority channels without having to monitor them constantly. Create folders in your sidebar to organize channels,
Starred items are now labeled "Saved," functioning as a private, organized list for tracking messages and files.
Ask Slackbot to extract specific data from files, such as PDFs or spreadsheets. 2. Interface & Organization Improvements Get a daily summary of high-priority channels without
Are you primarily interested in or channel organization ? I can provide specific instructions based on your setup. Guide to AI features in Slack