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

Salesforce Controversy

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

This controversy comes as Silicon Valley billionaire Ron Conway resigned 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.

Author's summary: Salesforce CEO faces backlash over ICE outreach and comments on San Francisco.

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