Facing new controversy, Benioff issues apology for National Guard comments
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who has been facing heavy criticism this week for saying he would support the deployment of the National Guard to San Francisco, on Friday apologized for his comments.
Dreamforce 2025 wraps up in San Francisco amid National Guard controversy
The annual Dreamforce conference has drawn to a close, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to San Francisco — but also a fair share of controversy.
Benioff clarifies National Guard remarks as Dreamforce kicks off in San Francisco
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff clarified remarks that appeared to support deploying the National Guard to San Francisco, saying his focus is on safety and collaboration with local law enforcement.
Salesforce cut 4,000 jobs due to AI, CEO Marc Benioff says
In an interview on the Logan Bartlett Show last week, Benioff said he was able to reduce the company's “customer support agent headcount."
Salesforce TDX conference underway in San Francisco
Attendees of the conference are learning how AI can assist in our daily lives.
Salesforce slashes 1,000 jobs while hiring for AI roles
Salesforce is cutting more than 1,000 jobs while hiring for artificial intelligence roles.
Dreamforce to stay in San Francisco for 3 more years, Benioff says
Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference will stay in San Francisco for at least three more years, CEO Marc Benioff confirmed to KTVU on Thursday.
AI the focus of 2024 Dreamforce
The Salesforce annual Dreamforce conference kicked off in San Francisco on Tuesday.
Gov. Newsom signs bills at Dreamforce to combat deepfake election content, discusses AI
Appearing at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a series of bills in order to combat deepfake election content.
Elton John's headlining concert during Dreamforce is canceled
Elton John's headlining performance during September's Dreamfest benefit concert has been canceled.
Salesforce CEO says San Francisco must 'refund' police
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is calling on San Francisco to refund and empower its police department.
San Francisco: Sweeping Salesforce changes are on the way
San Francisco-based technology company Salesforce is following a trend by requiring employees to head back to the office in person, according to an update on the company's website.
Salesforce slashes hundreds of jobs this month
Salesforce has cut hundreds of jobs this month in its latest round of layoffs.
Salesforce stock value plummets, company loses nearly $50B in value in one day
San Francisco-based tech company Salesforce lost tens of billions in valuation this week, all after the company showed less-than-impressive growth in a quarterly financial report.
No 'doom-loop' for Dreamforce: San Francisco mayor announces conference remains
The Dreamforce tech conference will remain in San Francisco, despite Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff previously hinting that he would yank the annual event out of the city due to various issues, including homelessness and drug use.
Another generational divide: Artificial Intelligence
An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.
Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF
Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
Dreamforce 2023 wraps up in San Francisco
The three-day Dreamforce conference is over, and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is weighing in on the conference and how San Francisco stepped up.
Dreamforce begins this week, SF at risk of losing conference due to homelessness, drug-use
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
SF officials work to ensure 'Dreamforce 2023' goes off without a hitch
The head of Salesforce says the future of the Dreamforce conference depends on the upcoming convention. Dreamforce draws tens of thousands of visitors to San Francisco, and now the head of Salesforce has made comments that have put the future of that convention into question.