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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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AI Reshapes Workforce Dynamics as Entry-Level Opportunities Decline

Economic analysts suggest artificial intelligence is creating a “jobless growth” scenario where productivity increases without corresponding employment growth. Major corporations including Goldman Sachs and Salesforce are reporting significant cost savings through AI implementation while reducing entry-level hiring.

AI Transforms Employment Landscape Amid Economic Shifts

Economic analysts suggest that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the job market, particularly affecting entry-level positions while driving what experts describe as “jobless growth.” According to reports from Goldman Sachs economists David Mericle and Pierfrancesco Mei, companies are experiencing productivity increases primarily through advancing AI technology rather than workforce expansion.