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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized for suggesting that the National Guard should be sent to San Francisco amid political tensions and backlash, amid broader discussions of military deployment in US cities by the Trump administration. The controversy impacted the Dreamforce conference and drew criticism from political figures, highlighting the intersection of corporate influence and political issues.
Billionaire Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized after supporting the deployment of federal troops to San Francisco, a stance he later retracted following public backlash and concerns over law enforcement policies, amid ongoing debates about crime and federal intervention in the city.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has retracted his praise for Donald Trump following widespread criticism, reflecting the company's response to public backlash. The article also promotes various subscription offers for the Financial Times.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized for supporting the deployment of National Guard troops to San Francisco after facing criticism and internal fallout, clarifying his stance on public safety and distancing from previous comments supporting federal intervention, while city officials and legal authorities oppose such deployment.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized after suggesting the National Guard be sent to San Francisco, retracting his earlier support for federal troops in cities, amid criticism and backlash over his comments and Salesforce's alleged ties to ICE. The controversy arose during the company's Dreamforce conference, with Benioff emphasizing his reconsideration after listening to local officials and residents.
Ron Conway resigned from the Salesforce Foundation board after a public disagreement with CEO Marc Benioff over Benioff's political comments supporting Trump and calling for federal troops in San Francisco, highlighting a rift over values and leadership amid local and national political tensions.
The article discusses the deepening rift between prominent Silicon Valley Democrats Ron Conway and Marc Benioff, highlighting their differing political stances amid the evolving political landscape in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with Conway maintaining a more centrist position and Benioff supporting Trump, which has caused controversy and led to notable withdrawals from the Dreamforce conference.
The article criticizes Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff for his uninformed and reckless comments on San Francisco's crime and police funding, highlighting his lack of expertise, the city's actual low crime rates, and the problematic implications of calling for federal troops, while also discussing broader issues of wealth, influence, and local politics.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's controversial comments supporting the deployment of the National Guard in San Francisco led to the cancellation of a joint event with the mayor, highlighting tensions between tech leaders' political stances and city officials amid ongoing debates over public safety and law enforcement.
San Francisco's Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff faced criticism from local politicians for his comments supporting increased law enforcement and National Guard deployment, with some officials condemning the idea of military presence in the city amid political tensions surrounding Trump.
Marc Benioff has encouraged President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco and praised his performance.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed a surprising political shift, expressing support for President Trump and suggesting National Guard patrols in San Francisco, reflecting a broader trend of Silicon Valley's accommodation of Trump-era policies.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff believes that the future of AI lies in autonomous agents rather than large language models (LLMs), which he says have reached their 'upper limits.' He argues that while LLMs like ChatGPT have been overhyped, autonomous agents capable of independently executing tasks will be more transformative for businesses. Benioff emphasizes that current AI capabilities are far from the futuristic portrayals seen in movies like 'Terminator' and 'Minority Report,' and warns against overstating AI's potential to solve major global issues.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff expressed his admiration for Google's new AI-powered voice assistant, Gemini Live, highlighting its ability to handle natural conversations with interruptions and topic changes. The assistant, which supports multiple languages and offers various voice options, marks a shift in the AI race from chatbots to autonomous AI agents. Google's focus on reasoning models in AI development continues as it competes with other tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Salesforce shares plummeted 20% on Thursday, marking their worst day since 2004, after the company reported fiscal first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's revenue estimates for the first time since 2006 and provided lighter-than-expected guidance. Analysts cited broader macroeconomic challenges and execution issues as factors, with some maintaining a cautious outlook while others remain optimistic about future growth driven by generative AI and easing interest rates.