TLDRs;
- Slack integrates Salesforce AI to let users manage CRM, HR, and IT tasks directly within chats.
- The new Slackbot and Channel Expert offer intelligent, automated responses powered by Salesforce’s enterprise AI engine.
- Real-time search APIs open Slack to external AI agents from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
- Deployment details remain unclear, but Slack’s AI upgrades mark a major leap in workplace automation.
Slack is taking its workplace collaboration tools to a new level with the integration of Salesforce’s enterprise-grade AI systems.
Announced at Dreamforce 2025, the upgrades aim to turn Slack into a smart digital headquarters, where users can seamlessly access customer data, manage workflows, and receive automated assistance, all without leaving the chat interface.
The integration brings a range of new tools designed for sales, IT, HR, and analytics teams. Users can now interact directly with Salesforce’s CRM data, execute queries, and receive intelligent responses through Slack’s new AI-driven features. At the heart of this transformation is a rebuilt Slackbot and a new Channel Expert agent, both powered by Salesforce’s AI engine.
Rebuilt Slackbot Learns Enterprise Language
Unlike its previous version, the new Slackbot isn’t just a notification tool, it’s an intelligent assistant capable of parsing complex commands and providing relevant answers in context. The Channel Expert agent complements this functionality, drawing from internal knowledge bases and CRM systems to offer data-driven responses directly in Slack channels.
Salesforce’s specialized experienceslike Agentforce Sales, IT Service, HR Service, and Tableau, are now embedded within Slack. This enables employees to manage customer interactions, request IT support, handle HR queries, and visualize performance dashboards, all in one workspace.
The update also leverages Salesforce’s Einstein 1 Platform, ensuring that AI responses are contextually accurate and enterprise-compliant. Slack’s AI can now connect to internal systems securely, creating an end-to-end automation flow across departments.
New APIs Open Door for Intelligent Agents
A cornerstone of Slack’s AI expansion is the introduction of a real-time search (RTS) API and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. These tools allow AI partners, such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, to build custom agents that operate natively within Slack.
The next evolution of the Slack platform is here. 🔮
Now you can build and use powerful, context-aware AI apps and agents that securely connect to your conversational data — right in your flow of work. ⚙️
Explore innovations from industry leaders like @OpenAI, @AnthropicAI,… pic.twitter.com/AMyS9Rn1re
— Slack (@SlackHQ) October 13, 2025
In practice, this means third-party AI models can access live company data (with permission) and assist users on specialized tasks like writing reports, generating insights, or monitoring KPIs in real time. The RTS API and MCP server are currently in closed beta, with broader availability expected in early 2026.
Slack also plans to launch new enterprise search connectors for Gmail, Outlook, Dropbox, and Notion, enabling cross-platform data retrieval. This move positions Slack as a centralized AI workspace where users can search, summarize, and act on data from multiple tools without context switching.
Challenges and Governance Ahead
Despite the enthusiasm, questions remain about pricing, deployment, and data governance. Salesforce has yet to specify which Slack editions like Pro, Business+, or Enterprise+, will include the new features or whether additional costs will apply.
Enterprises integrating Slack AI will also need to consider security and compliance, particularly as AI agents gain access to sensitive HR, IT, and customer data. Experts suggest implementing governance layers such as data loss prevention, audit trails, and agent observability to track AI behavior and prevent misinformation.
Furthermore, enterprises will need to manage AI “hallucinations” through trust and monitoring tools that align with corporate security policies.
