Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More. Salesforce is introducing a new approach to workplace AI that moves beyond general-purpose assistants toward specialized “digital teammates” that operate directly within Slack conversations, the company announced Monday.The new product, called Agentforce in Slack, allows companies to build and deploy multiple task-specific AI agents that can search across workplace conversations, access company data, and perform actions within the messaging platform where many employees already spend their workday.“Similar to how employees with specialized skills and knowledge collaborate to solve problems, our customers need AI agents that collaborate to solve problems for both their own customers and their employees,” said Rob Seaman, Chief Product Officer of Slack at Salesforce, in an exclusive interview with VentureBeat.The launch represents a significant shift in enterprise AI strategy. While most companies began their AI journeys with broad “do-everything” assistants, many organizations found these generalists struggled with complex or specialized tasks. Salesforce’s move signals an emerging consensus that purpose-built AI may deliver more reliable results than jack-of-all-trades approaches.“Conventional AI assistants are limited to having conversations — such as the customer service chatbots you might find online,” explained John Kucera, SVP of Salesforce AI in an interview with VentureBeat. “However, with these ‘digital teammates’ in Agentforce and Slack, AI agents can reason and take multi-step actions like orchestrating workflows, interacting with multiple systems across the business, and adapting their approach to the specific task at hand.”Ready-made AI templates promise faster time-to-value for enterprise teamsSalesforce is also introducing Slack Employee Agent Templates starting June 12, which will provide pre-configured starting points for common use cases

Uber has revealed new details about its six-week-old partnership with restaurant booking platform OpenTable. The two companies announced their partnership in late March, and Uber revealed on Wednesday (May 14) that OpenTable would begin powering reservations via the Uber Eats app. The company shared more information about this arrangement with Bloomberg News. “For us at Uber Eats, restaurants are at the core of what we do, so it’s crucial that we help bring additional opportunities to drive revenue, engage existing diners and reach new ones,” Dara Khosrowshahi, chief executive officer of Uber, told Bloomberg via email

New Signature Restaurant Features Wellness-focused Menu and Vibrant, Local Ingredients Designed to Nourish and RestorePAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At Wild Finch, food comes first — fresh, bold, and full of vibrant flavors. The Springs Resort's newest restaurant, set to open Thursday, May 22, is a lively, chef-driven gathering spot where globally inspired dishes, local ingredients, and playful techniques create a menu that's both craveable and comforting. Helmed by Executive Chef Daya Myers-Hurt, Wild Finch celebrates the pure joy of good food, with a nutrition-focused philosophy naturally woven into every dish