ADOBE BRINGS 70+ TOOLS TO SLACK VIA CHATBOT
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Adobe has launched Adobe for Slack, integrating over 70 creative and productivity tools directly into the messaging platform through Slackbot prompts. Users can now access Firefly, Photoshop, Express, and other Adobe apps without leaving Slack.
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