At the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting, attendees received an unexpected lesson on the risks of artificial intelligence. The Q&A session began with a seemingly familiar face appearing on the large screens in the venue.

A video played on the screen showing an individual resembling Warren Buffett, dressed in a suit. After introducing himself, the figure directed a question to Greg Abel, asking why investors should hold onto Berkshire Hathaway stock for the long term.

"Hi, I'm Warren, from Omaha," the video began. "Greg, I've been watching this company for a while, a long, long while... My question is simple. I'm 95 years old, I have nothing left but time and Cherry Coke. I want to know, just so I can explain it to my partner shareholders – why should they hold Berkshire stock for the long term?"

Greg Abel subsequently revealed that the video was not authentic but was a so-called "deepfake" generated using AI. He used this opportunity to emphasize the growing risks associated with cybersecurity.