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In a surprise move, Warren Buffett's conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway has revealed that it has invested a staggering $67 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, marking a significant departure from the company's traditional value investing approach.

The investment, which was disclosed in Berkshire's annual report, has sent shockwaves through the financial community, with many questioning the Oracle of Omaha's decision to pour such a large sum into the fledgling AI sector.

According to the report, Berkshire Hathaway's AI portfolio is comprised of stakes in several top AI-focused companies, including NVIDIA, Alphabet (Google), and Microsoft. The investment is seen as a major bet on the future of AI, with Buffett and his team likely believing that the technology holds significant potential for growth and returns.

While Buffett has historically been known for his value investing approach, which focuses on buying undervalued companies with strong fundamentals, the AI investment appears to be a departure from this strategy. However, Buffett has long been an advocate for the potential of AI to transform industries and create new opportunities for growth.

The investment has also sparked speculation about the potential for AI to play a bigger role in Berkshire's operations and investments going forward. While Buffett has not publicly disclosed any plans to use AI in Berkshire's operations, the investment could potentially lead to new opportunities for the company in the future.

In a statement, Buffett's partner at Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, said that the investment in AI was a "long-term play" that the company believes will pay off in the years to come. "We're not trying to make a quick buck," Munger said. "We're trying to make a smart bet on the future."

The investment has sent Berkshire's shares surging, with the company's stock price rising by over 5% in the wake of the news. The move is seen as a major vote of confidence in the AI sector and could potentially pave the way for more mainstream adoption of the technology in the years to come.