Salesforce’s Strategic Shift: Benioff Bets Big on Google AI Partnership

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has sent shockwaves through the technology sector with a dramatic public pivot in artificial intelligence strategy. In a move that signals a fundamental realignment, the executive has abandoned OpenAI’s ChatGPT after three years of daily use and thrown his weight behind Google’s new Gemini 3 model. This strategic declaration comes at a critical juncture for the company’s stock, which faces significant pressure ahead of pivotal quarterly earnings.

While Benioff’s AI announcement captures headlines, Salesforce is simultaneously executing an aggressive operational expansion across emerging markets. The company has inaugurated new offices in Manila, Philippines, marking a substantial commitment to strengthening its Southeast Asian footprint.

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