Salesforce Denies AI Cloud Deal Talks with Tech Giants

Salesforce has denied reports that it was in negotiations with Microsoft, Google, and Oracle for a $1 billion-plus cloud deal to support its AI workloads. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff took to Twitter to shut down the rumors, stating, "The story in @TheInformation is incorrect." Instead, Benioff clarified that Salesforce is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud, which will allow customers to deploy Customer 360 apps, Hyperforce, Agentforce, and Data Cloud on Google's platform. This partnership is a significant step for Salesforce, as it will enable customers to run their businesses on Google's platform, something Benioff believes is not possible on Microsoft's website.
Salesforce's denial of the AI cloud deal negotiations comes as the company continues to make big moves in the AI space. In recent months, Salesforce has announced several AI-related initiatives, including:
* The launch of Einstein GPT, which integrates OpenAI's technology to provide AI-powered solutions for sales, service, and marketing teams.
* The introduction of AI Cloud, a new suite of AI services that brings together Salesforce's AI capabilities and those of its partners, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Anthropic, Cohere, and OpenAI.
* The expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud, which will enable customers to run Salesforce applications on Google's platform.
Salesforce's focus on AI is driven by the belief that AI agents, with humans, can transform customer interactions and drive business growth. The company has set a goal to become a fully AI-first company, with AI agents powering its products and services.
While Salesforce has denied the AI cloud deal negotiations with Microsoft, Google, and Oracle, the company's focus on AI remains unwavering. Salesforce is committed to investing in AI and expanding its partnerships to provide customers with the best possible AI solutions. As Benioff stated, "AI is the future of work, and Salesforce is at the forefront of this revolution."