Salesforce fallout: Benioff under fire for ICE outreach as billionaire investor leaves foundation

Salesforce Controversy

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is under fire for pitching ICE to use Salesforce's AI technology to hire 10,000 new officers and agents.

This controversy led to Silicon Valley billionaire Ron Conway resigning from the Salesforce Foundation board, citing he was "shocked and disappointed" by Benioff's remarks.

Benioff's remarks included echoing the president's call to deploy the National Guard in San Francisco.

The news comes as San Francisco's annual Dreamforce convention wraps up, marking a tumultuous event for the company.

Autor's summary: Salesforce CEO faces backlash over ICE outreach.

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