Buzz: Open-Source Tool Lets AI Agents Join Your Team Chat
Jack Dorsey just released Buzz, a free open-source platform that integrates AI agents directly into team chat as full members with their own accounts and permis
Jack Dorsey just released Buzz, a free open-source platform that integrates AI agents directly into team chat as full members with their own accounts and permissions. Unlike traditional chatbots, these agents can review code, run workflows, and collaborate across multiple tools simultaneously.
For small teams stretched thin, this is transformative. An AI agent could monitor your customer support channel and draft responses for human review, or track project management updates and automatically update spreadsheets. The open-source nature means no vendor lock-in and full control over your data, critical for businesses handling sensitive customer information.
The easiest entry point: add one AI agent to handle a single repetitive task, like summarizing daily sales data or flagging urgent customer messages. Start with read-only permissions and expand as you build trust. Small teams using early versions report saving 5-10 hours weekly on administrative tasks, time that can shift to revenue-generating activities.