OpenAI has announced a major new integration that embeds ChatGPT directly into Slack, giving millions of professionals access to the powerful AI assistant without leaving their workspaces. The rollout introduces a seamless, context-aware experience that lets teams collaborate, brainstorm, and manage tasks more efficiently — all from within Slack.
The new integration comes with a dedicated ChatGPT sidebar in Slack, allowing users to chat with the AI, summarize long message threads, draft responses, generate ideas, and even access relevant files or past conversations without having to switch applications. This move reflects a growing trend of embedding generative AI tools directly into enterprise workflows, reducing the friction that comes with using separate apps or tabs.
One of the standout features of the new integration is cross-platform synchronization. Conversations initiated within Slack are automatically synchronized with the user’s ChatGPT account, allowing work to continue seamlessly across both platforms. For instance, a brainstorming session that begins in a team Slack channel can be revisited and expanded later in ChatGPT’s web interface — ensuring continuity and reducing lost context.
OpenAI has also introduced a Slack connector that allows ChatGPT to understand the context of Slack channels, threads, and messages. This enables the AI to deliver more accurate and relevant responses based on real-time collaboration within an organization. For example, ChatGPT can summarize a long discussion in a project channel, identify action points, or pull up previous references mentioned by teammates.
According to OpenAI, the integration supports several key workplace use cases:
- Message summarization: Users can instantly condense lengthy threads into concise, actionable summaries.
- Drafting assistance: The AI can help compose replies, announcements, and meeting notes with the right tone and clarity.
- Knowledge retrieval: ChatGPT can surface relevant messages, documents, or shared files from Slack’s history.
- Contextual collaboration: Teams can brainstorm ideas or outline projects together with ChatGPT acting as a creative partner.
This launch underscores OpenAI’s commitment to embedding its AI models deeper into everyday productivity tools. By integrating ChatGPT directly into Slack — one of the most widely used communication platforms for businesses globally — OpenAI aims to help teams work smarter, not harder.
The feature is available across multiple Slack subscription tiers, though installation and functionality depend on workspace admin permissions and OpenAI account settings. Enterprise users will also be able to manage access and data policies through their organization’s Slack admin panel.
The update also aligns with a larger trend in enterprise software, as platforms like Microsoft Teams, Notion, and Zoom integrate AI copilots and assistants into their ecosystems. As the workplace continues to evolve toward automation and intelligent assistance, integrations like ChatGPT for Slack signal a shift toward a more connected, AI-driven future of work.
