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Berkshire CEO Abel says Alphabet a 'significant player' in AI after growing stake in Q2

CNBC Wednesday 02 September 2026, 11:00 UTC 1 min read
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Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026. CNBC Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel discussed with CNBC's Becky Quick on Wednesday the conglomerate's massive investment in Google-parent Alphabet, calling the tech giant a "significant player" in artificial intelligence.

Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026. CNBC Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel discussed with CNBC's Becky Quick on Wednesday the conglomerate's massive investment in Google-parent Alphabet, calling the tech giant a "significant player" in artificial intelligence.
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