# Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel says the company will use AI only where it creates genuine value and is "additive to our businesses" Abel's statement wasn't just a technology policy.

*business · news · 2026-05-02 · The News International*

## Key points

- Greg Abel confirmed Berkshire Hathaway will apply AI only where it clearly adds business value.
- Abel's AI approach deliberately contrasts Silicon Valley's aggressive, transformative investment strategies.
- Berkshire subsidiaries like See's Candies and Dairy Queen use AI for efficiency, not core transformations.
- Abel signaled he will continue Buffett's 'circle of competence' discipline as CEO regarding technology.

**Companies:** Berkshire Hathaway, See's Candies, Dairy Queen, Brooks Running, Jazwares
**Countries:** United States

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