Salesforce is hosting the biggest AI show in the U.S. in a few weeks

Salesforce's Dreamforce conference, the largest tech gathering in San Francisco, is expected to provide a boost to the city's economy and promote AI as a major focus, with the event headlined by a fireside chat between Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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8/30/2023

Marc Benioff warns he may pull Salesforce conference from San Fran over rampant homelessness and drug use

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has warned that this year's "Dreamforce" conference in San Francisco may be the last held in the city due to issues with homelessness, drug use, and crime.

8/31/2023

Salesforce CEO threatens to pull next year’s Dreamforce from SF

Salesforce CEO and city leaders in San Francisco are prioritizing the safety of attendees at the upcoming Dreamforce conference, as the success of the event is crucial for the city's ability to host future conferences and maintain its economic prosperity.

9/11/2023

Salesforce Launches New Trailhead Content to Educate on Generative AI as Survey Shows Skills Gap

Salesforce's annual software conference, Dreamforce, is centered around artificial intelligence (AI) this year, with more than 30 sessions dedicated to the topic, reflecting the growing embrace of AI by companies and industry leaders, and Salesforce's commitment to training the next generation of AI skills through its online skills training program, Trailhead.

9/12/2023

Salesforce Aims for Artificial General Intelligence, Outlines AI Development Roadmap

Salesforce founder and CEO, Marc Benioff, announced at the Dreamforce conference that the company is working towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for business, with their platform soon to be "autonomous with agents and soon to be AGI."

9/13/2023

Benioff Urges San Francisco to Keep 'Clean and Safe' Conditions Beyond Just Dreamforce Event

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has been pressuring San Francisco to address issues such as homelessness and open-air drug use in preparation for the Dreamforce conference, urging the city to enforce laws and hire more police officers.

9/13/2023

Salesforce Unveils New AI Offerings, But Monetization and Maturity Remain Challenges

Salesforce announced new AI initiatives at its Dreamforce conference, but analysts predict that it will take until 2024/2025 for these AI solutions to drive significant revenue growth for the company.

9/16/2023

San Francisco Bills Salesforce Nearly $500K for City Services During 2019 Dreamforce Conference

Salesforce's Dreamforce conference, held at San Francisco's Moscone Center, cost the city $490,000 in expenses for traffic control, street closures, and police security in 2019.