people · May 18, 2026
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Commits $300 Million to Anthropic Tokens
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated on May 16, 2026, that Salesforce will spend approximately $300 million on Anthropic tokens in 2026, primarily for coding work. The commitment follows Salesforce's freeze on software engineer hiring announced in 2025 due to AI productivity gains exceeding 30 percent. Salesforce has already invested more than $300 million in Anthropic and holds a stake in the company. Agentforce reached $800 million in annual recurring revenue.
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