Jack Dorsey Takes on Slack With Buzz, a Group Chat Platform for Teams and Their AI Agents

Jack Dorsey is taking on Slack. The Twitter co-founder has launched Buzz, a group chat platform for the workplace whose defining feature is placing human employees and AI agents in the same conversation space.

According to TechCrunch, Buzz is described as "a group chat platform for the workplace that puts humans and their AI agents in the same conversation." This sets it apart from existing enterprise communication tools, which typically treat AI as an add-on feature rather than a native participant in conversations.

Dorsey has long maintained a deep interest in social and messaging products — from Twitter to Bluesky and now Buzz. The launch marks his formal entry into the enterprise collaboration market, currently dominated by Slack (owned by Salesforce), Microsoft Teams, and Discord.

The core concept of Buzz is that AI agents are no longer background tools but equal participants in conversations. Team members can interact with AI agents through natural language, enabling agents to assist with tasks, answer questions, or automate workflows. This design weaves AI capabilities seamlessly into daily communication, lowering the barrier to adoption.

This direction aligns with the broader "AI agent" trend sweeping the tech industry, where multiple companies are building AI systems capable of autonomously executing complex tasks. Embedding agents directly into chat interfaces may prove more natural and accessible than standalone tools or panels.

Buzz is still in its early stages, with specific features, pricing, and launch timelines yet to be announced. However, Dorsey's track record and the AI-native positioning have already generated significant interest ahead of the product's formal release.