Salesforce Restricts AI Competitors’ Access to Slack Data, The Information Reports

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Salesforce has tightened control over Slack data access by blocking rival AI software firms from searching or storing Slack messages, according to a report by The Information on Tuesday. This change follows updates Salesforce made to its terms of service, detailed in a public statement issued on May 29.

A Salesforce spokesperson emphasized the company’s commitment to responsible AI and data management, noting the firm’s efforts to implement thoughtful and transparent safeguards around how data accessed through Slack’s APIs can be stored, used, and shared.

The updated policy restricts third-party apps like Glean from long-term indexing, copying, or storing Slack data obtained via the Slack API. Glean notified its customers that this will limit their ability to integrate Slack data into their AI-powered search and knowledge platforms, potentially reducing users’ flexibility in leveraging their enterprise data.

The move reflects growing scrutiny around how AI companies handle personal and customer data used to train AI models, as businesses aim to balance innovation with privacy and security concerns.

Salesforce, Glean, and other affected parties did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.

Capita to Launch AI-Powered Recruitment Service This Summer

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British outsourcing firm Capita announced plans to roll out an AI-driven recruitment solution this summer, aiming to reduce hiring times from weeks to just hours. Developed in collaboration with Salesforce’s Agentforce AI, the technology automates over 200 tasks in the recruitment process, including candidate shortlisting.

Capita CEO Adolfo Hernandez explained the company hires around 10,000 people annually across various contracts and operations, often dealing with a transient workforce. The AI tool, built within the first quarter of 2025, efficiently matches qualified candidates to job specifications, allowing recruiters to focus more on final interviews and onboarding.

Salesforce highlighted Capita as the first B2B company in the UK to deploy its Agentforce AI solution, which significantly accelerates high-volume recruitment. Capita plans to fine-tune the system before a wider market launch expected this summer.

Meta to Acquire 49% Stake in Scale AI for Nearly $15 Billion, Reports Say

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Meta Platforms is reportedly set to purchase a 49% stake in AI data-labeling startup Scale AI for approximately $14.8 billion, according to The Information. The deal, which remains unfinalized, highlights Meta’s intensified efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities amid mounting competition in the AI race.

Founded in 2016, Scale AI specializes in providing large volumes of labeled and curated training data essential for developing advanced AI tools, including those powering models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Scale AI’s investors, including Accel, Index Ventures, Founders Fund, and Greenoaks, are expected to benefit significantly from the deal.

Under the agreement, Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang is expected to join Meta in a leadership role, heading a new “superintelligence” lab within the company. This move aligns with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s push to recruit top AI talent and accelerate innovation, especially after Meta’s recent Llama 4 models underperformed relative to expectations.

Meta’s ambitious plans include the forthcoming release of its major AI model, dubbed “Behemoth,” which has faced delays due to performance concerns, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The company is also navigating ongoing antitrust scrutiny related to past acquisitions like Instagram and WhatsApp.

Industry analysts note that the deal’s structure may be designed to minimize regulatory hurdles, addressing heightened scrutiny of large tech mergers. Scale AI, valued at $13.8 billion in a recent funding round, reported $870 million in revenue in 2024 and forecasts over $2 billion in 2025. The company ended last year with more than $900 million in cash reserves.