AI agents in Slack are assistants — but should they be workflow participants with identities?
Innowise_ · reddit · 2026-09-04
The author argues that most collaboration tools treat AI agents as on-demand assistants, but once agents plan, decide and act across company systems, they need visible identities, transparent permissions and auditable actions. He highlights open-source Buzz as a neutral workspace where multiple models and agents work alongside teams instead of locking into one provider — while acknowledging Slack's deep entrenchment. The real contest: AI as an attached assistant vs an actual workflow participant.
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