Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference has concluded, but CEO Marc Benioff is now embroiled in a new controversy. A report emerged that he offered to assist the federal government in hiring immigration enforcement agents.
According to The New York Times, Benioff communicated with federal officials about utilizing artificial intelligence to accelerate hiring for mass deportations. The report cited screenshots of these conversations as evidence.
Salesforce did not dispute the authenticity of the reported materials but declined to comment on them. This development comes during a tumultuous week for the San Francisco-based software giant.
Author's summary: Salesforce CEO faces controversy over ICE hiring assistance.