Marc Benioff
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AI agent Wabi raises $55M at $1.25B valuation
Wabi, an AI agent company founded by Eugenia Kuyda, has secured $55 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.25 billion. Initially focused on enabling users to create apps via prompts, Wabi has pivoted to function …
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Gary Marcus: Generative AI's harms outweigh benefits
Gary Marcus argues that generative AI has predominantly caused harm, citing issues like deepfake pornography, increased phishing scams, and widespread disinformation. He notes concerns about government influence on LLMs…
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AI fuels 'Black October' hacking spree, experts warn of vulnerability tsunami
Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a new era of AI-enabled hacking, with a recent discovery of critical vulnerabilities in the PHP programming language dubbed "Black October." Leaders like Sam Altman and Jas…
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Banks prepare for AI catastrophe aftermath, plan for 'day after' scenarios
Major financial institutions are increasingly preparing for the potential fallout from AI-driven catastrophes, moving beyond standard cybersecurity measures. Banks are experiencing unvetted AI agent activity, prompting …
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United CEO Scott Kirby calls for wealth tax, near-100% inheritance tax
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has publicly advocated for a national wealth tax and a near-100% inheritance tax, citing concerns about societal danger from wealth inequality. Kirby, who earned over $32 million last yea…
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Trump's 'Super Intelligence' Rebrand Gains Traction in Silicon Valley
Former President Donald Trump has proposed rebranding artificial intelligence as "super intelligence." While the general public largely continues to use the term AI, some prominent figures in Silicon Valley, including E…
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Silicon Valley leaders adopt Trump's 'super intelligence' rebranding for AI
Several prominent figures in Silicon Valley are adopting former President Donald Trump's preferred term, "super intelligence," for artificial intelligence. This shift follows Trump's declaration that using "Artificial I…
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Marc Benioff rebrands AIForce to SIForce amid Trump's superintelligence directive
Marc Benioff announced that AIForce will now be known as SIForce, sparking debate about whether this change signifies a genuine technological advancement or is merely a marketing rebranding. The announcement comes amid …
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Marc Benioff rebrands AIForce to SIForce, sparking debate
Marc Benioff declared the arrival of the Super Intelligence era, rebranding "AIForce" to "SIForce." Matthew Yglesias responded critically, suggesting tech workers advise against renaming products to appeal to a presiden…
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AI safety debate erupts at Salesforce Dreamforce conference
A debate over the pace of AI development and its potential risks unfolded at Salesforce's Dreamforce conference. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expressed concerns about companies racing towards self-improving AI, advocating…
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Salesforce launches AIforce, partners with NVIDIA for open-source AI
Salesforce has unveiled AIforce, a new interface layer integrating its existing products with AI capabilities, powered by Anthropic's Claude Cowork and Slack. The company also introduced Koa, its first CRM reasoning mod…
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Salesforce CEO warns AI firms on regulation; Europe-Canada trade pact irks Trump
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has urged the AI industry to self-regulate, warning that companies could face lawsuits if their AI products cause harm. He drew parallels to early issues in social media, emphasizing cor…
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CEOs at Fortune Forum eye green advantage and pragmatic AI use
Leaders at Fortune's CEO Forum in London discussed Europe's economic future, focusing on turning energy challenges into a competitive advantage through green transitions. Discussions also centered on the pragmatic use a…
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Salesforce CEO urges AI self-regulation, citing product liability risks
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff urged AI companies to self-regulate, drawing parallels to early social media risks and emphasizing corporate responsibility. Speaking at Dreamforce, Benioff stated that companies must be held…
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses TikTok use and AI's future
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed his personal routine for unwinding, which includes scrolling through TikTok before bed. He finds short-form video to be a powerful tool for relaxation but acknowledges its potential danger…
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Salesforce's Claude spending impacts profit margins, company shifts to model optimization
Salesforce has indicated that its significant spending on Anthropic's Claude AI model has impacted its profit margin guidance. The company's deputy CFO explained that initial R&D efforts involved extensive use of Claude…
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AI boom fuels offshore call center job growth, defying displacement predictions
Despite predictions of widespread job displacement due to AI, employment in offshore call centers, particularly in the Philippines and India, has continued to rise significantly. This trend, observed from 2016 to 2025, …
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Salesforce integrates sales tools into Anthropic's Claude AI
Salesforce and Anthropic have partnered to launch Claudeforce, integrating Salesforce's sales functionalities directly into Anthropic's Claude AI. This collaboration marks the first time Salesforce has applied its "forc…
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Salesforce ditches browser interface for API-first strategy
Salesforce has launched "Headless 360," making its entire platform accessible via APIs, MCP tools, and CLI, effectively removing the need for a traditional browser interface. This strategic move, announced by CEO Marc B…
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AI deployment startup June raises $20M pre-seed from Marc Benioff's Time Ventures
June, a startup focused on simplifying AI deployment for enterprises, has secured $20 million in pre-seed funding. The company was backed by Marc Benioff's Time Ventures and founded by former Salesforce executives. June…