Obviously, if its used in a pro-social way, its got terrific benefits to society. But I dont know how you make sure that thats what happens any more than I know how to be sure that when you use two atomic bombs in World War II that you knew that you hadnt created something that could destroy the world later on.
Warren Buffett
chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
At Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 annual meeting, Warren Buffett said AI could benefit society but that he did not know how to ensure it was used that way.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Berkshire HathawayPublished May 6, 2024 · date of remarks not establishedBerkshire Hathaway 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting afternoon question-and-answer session
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… tell a few genie jokes, but I better not. (Laughs) GREG ABEL: I guess, Warren, we probably dont - WARREN BUFFETT: I dont know what -you know - in terms of our businesses, theyll figure things out. I mean weve got smart people and its - Obviously, if its used in a pro-social way, its got terrific benefits to society. But I dont know how you make sure that thats what happens any more than I know how to be sure that when you use two atomic bombs in World War II that you knew that you hadnt created something that could destroy the world later on. GREG ABEL: Yeah. Yeah, I think when we think of AI at a lot of the business units, I mean were truly, Warren, trying to think how does it make us more efficient, more effective?
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