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Tech Industry Grapples with Leadership Controversies and AI Ethics Amid Service Disruptions

Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff has walked back his suggestion for military intervention in San Francisco after sparking industry division. Meanwhile, Amazon Web Services experienced a widespread outage affecting major platforms, and OpenAI’s Sora faces criticism for unauthorized use of celebrity likenesses in AI-generated content.

Salesforce CEO Retreats from Military Deployment Comments

Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff has reversed his position on deploying military forces in San Francisco after initially supporting former President Donald Trump’s proposed intervention, according to reports. Benioff, whose company serves as San Francisco’s largest private employer, reportedly made the controversial remarks during his company’s Dreamforce conference, creating tension with his established liberal political alignment.

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Meta AI Sees User Surge Following ‘Vibes’ Video Feed Launch, Rivals Decline

Meta AI’s mobile application has experienced a dramatic increase in daily active users and downloads, according to new market intelligence. The surge appears to correlate with the recent introduction of the Vibes AI video feed and broader industry interest in AI video generation technology.

Meta AI User Base Expands Rapidly

Meta AI’s mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms has seen substantial growth in user engagement, according to reports from market intelligence firm Similarweb. The analysis indicates daily active users across both platforms reached 2.7 million as of October 17, representing a significant increase from approximately 775,000 users just four weeks earlier.