Slack is launching a new feature called Slackforce Surfaces that uses AI to build interactive dashboards, reports, and presentations directly within chat channels.
Key facts
- •Slackforce Surfaces allows users to build interactive tools by describing requirements to Slackbot.
- •The feature integrates data from connected apps such as Google Drive and Salesforce.
- •Generated surfaces can be pinned to channels for team collaboration and commenting.
- •Slackforce Surfaces will be available to all customers, including free users, with Slackbot enabled.
- •Live data integration for the feature is scheduled to begin in October.
Slack has announced a new feature, Slackforce Surfaces, which allows users to generate interactive reports, dashboards, and presentations using AI. By describing their needs to Slackbot, users can pull information from connected applications like Google Drive and Salesforce to create tools that can be shared and pinned within Slack channels.
Functionality and Integration
Slackforce Surfaces enables teams to collaborate on generated content without leaving the platform. Users can interact with the created tools and leave comments directly in the chat. Slack notes that the AI will only access information for which it has been granted permission.
Availability and Use Cases
The feature is available to all customers, including those on free plans, provided Slackbot is enabled in their workspace. Potential applications include creating live customer support dashboards or financial forecasts. Users will be able to integrate live data into these surfaces starting in October.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Verge.
