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Marc Benioff Says Salesforce Will Hire 1000 Graduates as AI Cuts Roil Software Jobs
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Published on 29 April 2026
Benioff frames layoffs fears against a surprise AI build push
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says the company will hire 1,000 new college grads and interns, directly challenging claims that AI is wiping out entry-level jobs. The announcement comes as major software firms cut staff and amid predictions that AI could hit junior white-collar roles hardest. Benioff says the hires will build AI products like Agentforce and Headless360.
- Salesforce plans to recruit 1,000 recent grads and interns
- Benioff argues AI will be built by new talent, not replace it
- The move targets fears about AI eliminating entry-level white-collar roles
- Benioff’s hiring counters high-profile warnings and ongoing Big Tech layoffs
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