Salesforce Controversy
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is under fire for reportedly pitching ICE to use Salesforce's AI technology to hire new officers and agents.
This controversy comes as billionaire investor Ron Conway resigned from the Salesforce Foundation board, citing he was "shocked and disappointed" by Benioff's remarks.
- Benioff's pitch to ICE involved using AI technology to rapidly hire 10,000 new officers and agents.
- Conway's resignation from the Salesforce Foundation board was in response to Benioff's comments.
Conway said he was "shocked and disappointed" by Benioff's remarks.
The controversy surrounded the annual Dreamforce convention in San Francisco, where Benioff made statements about the city, including echoing the president's call to deploy the National Guard.
Author's summary: Benioff faces backlash over ICE outreach.