[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Benzinga [@Benzinga](/creator/twitter/Benzinga) on x 305.9K followers Created: 2025-07-16 12:59:50 UTC Benioff Shrugs Off AI Layoff Fears, Says White-Collar Workers Will Be Augmented—Not Replaced As AI continues to reshape the business landscape, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says it's time to stop panicking. Here’s what happened: • At the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit, Benioff pushed back on fears that AI will wipe out white-collar jobs. • He called AI a “radical augmentation of the workforce,” not a mass replacement. • While other leaders like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have warned that AI could eliminate up to XX% of entry-level white-collar jobs, Benioff said his customers are not cutting staff. Despite this, Salesforce has paused hiring for roles like engineers and customer service agents to better integrate AI. But the company is adding more sales positions to meet rising AI-related demand, especially among small and medium-sized businesses. Why it matters: Benioff’s stance reflects growing tension in the tech world over AI’s role in the workplace. Some see it as a threat to jobs; others view it as a tool for expansion. With AI already completing XX% of tasks at Salesforce, the pressure is on for companies to adapt. The debate isn’t over—but for Benioff, the future is about empowerment, not elimination.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [happened](/topic/happened) [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai) [salesforce](/topic/salesforce) [stocks technology](/topic/stocks-technology) [Post Link](https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1945468417621868945)
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Created: 2025-07-16 12:59:50 UTC
Benioff Shrugs Off AI Layoff Fears, Says White-Collar Workers Will Be Augmented—Not Replaced
As AI continues to reshape the business landscape, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says it's time to stop panicking.
Here’s what happened:
• At the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit, Benioff pushed back on fears that AI will wipe out white-collar jobs.
• He called AI a “radical augmentation of the workforce,” not a mass replacement.
• While other leaders like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei have warned that AI could eliminate up to XX% of entry-level white-collar jobs, Benioff said his customers are not cutting staff.
Despite this, Salesforce has paused hiring for roles like engineers and customer service agents to better integrate AI. But the company is adding more sales positions to meet rising AI-related demand, especially among small and medium-sized businesses.
Why it matters:
Benioff’s stance reflects growing tension in the tech world over AI’s role in the workplace. Some see it as a threat to jobs; others view it as a tool for expansion. With AI already completing XX% of tasks at Salesforce, the pressure is on for companies to adapt.
The debate isn’t over—but for Benioff, the future is about empowerment, not elimination.
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