Warren Buffett is warning about rising impersonations of him endorsing investment products or political candidates on social media. Berkshire Hathaway responded with a rare statement on its website, clarifying that Buffett does not and will not endorse any investments or candidates. The billionaire highlighted his concerns over deepfakes and the misuse of his image, particularly after a fake political endorsement on Instagram. Buffett emphasized that any claims associating him with investment advice or political endorsements should be met with skepticism.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Warren Buffett is warning about rising impersonations of him endorsing investment
00:06products or political candidates on social media. Berkshire Hathaway responded with a
00:11rare statement on its website clarifying that Buffett does not and will not endorse any
00:16investments or candidates. The billionaire highlighted his concerns over deep fakes
00:20and the misuse of his image, particularly after a fake political endorsement on Instagram.
00:26Buffett emphasized that any claims associating him with investment advice
00:30or political endorsements should be met with skepticism.
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