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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Reverses Position on National Guard Deployment Following Criticism

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his support for National Guard deployment in San Francisco following significant criticism from prominent business figures. The billionaire’s initial comments supporting President Trump’s approach to urban crime sparked immediate backlash, including the resignation of longtime Salesforce philanthropy board member Ron Conway.

Executive Backlash Prompts Public Apology

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has publicly reversed his position on deploying National Guard units in San Francisco after facing significant criticism from fellow business leaders and philanthropists. According to reports, the billionaire’s initial comments supporting such military deployment during his company’s Dreamforce conference sparked immediate backlash within his professional circle.

by Gabriel Novak
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: AI Innovation Outpacing Customer Adoption at Dreamforce 2024

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told CNBC that AI innovation is dramatically outpacing enterprise adoption. At Dreamforce 2024, he emphasized Agentforce AI as the core of all Salesforce products while addressing the company’s stock performance.

In a revealing interview at Dreamforce 2024, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff delivered a stark assessment of the current artificial intelligence landscape, stating that technological advancement is dramatically outpacing enterprise adoption. The comments came during a conversation with CNBC host Jim Cramer as thousands gathered at San Francisco’s Moscone Center for the annual technology conference.

The AI Adoption Gap

by Gabriel Novak