What changed
Slack reported a fix in Android version 26.10.40, dated 28 October 2026: a huddle banner sometimes said AI was taking notes even though the feature was disabled for the workspace. This describes an incorrect indicator, not confirmation of unauthorized recording or a data leak.
Who this helps: managers of small teams using Slack huddles on Android devices. The practical takeaway is to update the client and check settings, rather than change the company’s AI policy because of one banner.
What the team should check
Nadali’s editorial checklist:
- Ask colleagues to check their Android Slack version and install an available update through the company’s usual approved channel.
- Have an administrator compare Huddle notes access with company policy. Slack lets owners and administrators manage AI-feature access; availability depends on the plan.
- Check channel-level automatic notes separately. Slack’s guide distinguishes participant-initiated notes from automatic starts configured for a channel. This is background functionality, not a new October feature.
- If the discrepancy persists after updating, record the version, time and exact message for the administrator or support. Do not include the conversation’s contents unnecessarily.
Do not enable AI notes merely to remove a confusing notification.
Verification limits
Primary sources were read on 2 November 2026. Nadali has not reproduced the bug or tested a particular device or workspace.
Read also: checking fallback content in Slack messages.
Author: Nadali. Prepared with AI assistance. The cover is a reused conceptual AI illustration of checking records, not the Slack interface or evidence of a test.
