Salesforce launches rebuilt Slackbot AI agent for enterprise

Jul 11, 2026

Salesforce has launched a rebuilt version of Slackbot, transforming it from a simple notification tool into an AI agent capable of searching enterprise data, drafting documents, and taking actions on behalf of employees. The new Slackbot is now generally available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers. Salesforce co-founder Parker Harris described the upgrade as going from a 'tricycle' to a 'Porsche'.

Why it matters: This launch positions Slack at the center of the agentic AI movement and marks Salesforce's most aggressive move yet to compete with Microsoft and Google in workplace AI.

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