Berkshire Refuses to Follow the Crowd in AI Investment, Cautiously Advances Three Key Application Principles
May 2 — Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel told shareholders at the company’s annual meeting that the firm will not chase AI just for the sake of AI, and will only invest when it sees clear, real value.
Abel noted AI applications will create opportunities across all business areas.
Berkshire is taking a cautious, pragmatic approach to AI implementation: it has no interest in pursuing general AI blindly, instead focusing on deploying narrow AI precisely in practical business scenarios. To that end, the company has set three core principles:
1. Recruit top technical talent and engineering teams to drive deployment, with executives and senior leaders involved in system architecture and implementation.
2. Stay firmly committed to security governance guardrails, enhance data integration and risk management, and continuously validate that AI outputs align with business goals.
3. Human beings retain ultimate decision-making authority; AI will only act as an auxiliary tool, and all
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Buffett Praises Successor Abel: The New CEO's Selection is "100% Success," He is the Right Choice
On May 2nd, Warren Buffett addressed Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholders meeting—marking the anniversary of his announcement that Greg Abel would become the company’s CEO.
“We couldn’t have made a better decision in choosing a successor,” Buffett said. “This call has been 100% successful. Abel hasn’t just done everything I’ve done—he’s done more. He’s the right choice.”
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GameStop Pulls Off "Big whale swallows small fish" Move, Plans to Make Takeover Bid for eBay
**May 2 – Breaking News**
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is planning a takeover bid for e-commerce giant eBay, aiming to transform the $450 billion market cap company into a $1 trillion+ retail powerhouse, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed.
GameStop—currently valued at ~$11 billion—has quietly increased its eBay stake and could submit a formal offer as soon as later this month, insiders added. If eBay’s board rejects the bid, Cohen may launch a direct tender offer to eBay shareholders.
Following the news, eBay’s stock surged over 10% in after-hours trading, while GameStop rose ~5%, per Bitget market data.
GameStop holds ~$9 billion in cash as of March end—up from $4.8 billion a year prior—providing firepower for the “David vs. Goliath” deal. Cohen signaled earlier this year he was hunting for major consumer/retail acquisition targets to expand beyond video games and collectibles. He recently revised his compensation plan, with up to $35 billion in stock rewards ti
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SKYAI Soars 1687% on Bitget Debut, Reaching a Peak Market Cap of $417 million
On May 2, AI project SKYAI skyrocketed 1687% on its first day of spot trading on Bitget—following its April 30 debut. Within three days, its market cap peaked at $417 million, with total spot trading volume hitting $240 million and contract trading volume reaching $630 million, underscoring a strong listing effect. SKYAI is currently trading at $0.388, and trading activity remains robust.
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The post-Buffett era's first Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting has begun, with the theme of "Legacy Continuance."
Berkshire Hathaway’s first shareholder meeting of the post-Buffett era kicked off at 8:00 PM UTC+8 tonight (May 2).
This marks the first “Investment Oscars” hosted by new CEO Greg Abel since 95-year-old Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO and Abel officially took the reins. Titled “The Legacy Continues,” the meeting features Abel, insurance chief Ajit Jain, and subsidiary executives Katie Farmer and Adam Johnson fielding shareholder questions. Discussion centers on the company’s capital allocation, stock buybacks, tech holdings strategy, and future growth path.
While Buffett remains present as non-executive chairman, the spotlight has shifted to 63-year-old Abel—signaling Berkshire’s formal entry into the post-Buffett era.
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