I used to be an avid fan of Slack, seeing it as a remarkable fusion of agent-based computing (also known as AI) and groupware, seamlessly combined with messaging capabilities. It was an exciting and engaging platform. However, I’ve noticed a gradual decline in the agent-based elements that initially drew me in, and it seems that over time, these features have been scaled back or removed entirely. This shift has diminished the excitement and engagement I once felt towards Slack.