Warren Buffett worries that artificial intelligence-generated videos of him “are becoming a spreading virus,” Berkshire Hathaway says.
“It has come to the attention of Warren Buffett that there are several videos posted on YouTube that include alleged comments of Mr. Buffett by images or AI created images impersonating Mr. Buffett,” the firm said in a news release last week.
“Generally, such video images of Mr. Buffett may appear to look like him but the sound of the impersonator speaking in a very flat monotone voice is clearly not the voice of Mr. Buffett,” the release said, linking to one of the videos.
“Mr. Buffett is concerned that these types of fraudulent videos are becoming a spreading virus. Individuals who are less familiar with Mr. Buffett may believe these videos are real and be misled by the contents of these videos,” Berkshire said. “Mr. Buffett has rarely commented publicly since Berkshire’s shareholder’s meeting last May.”
Buffett, 95, is stepping down as Berkshire CEO at year-end.. He will remain chairman of the board.
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