Buffett's Successor Invests $64B in 3 AI Stocks

Greg Abel takes over Berkshire Hathaway with major AI holdings.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:06am

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After Warren Buffett's retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, his successor Greg Abel is now overseeing a $313 billion portfolio that includes $64 billion invested in three leading artificial intelligence (AI) stocks: Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon.

Why it matters

Buffett was known for avoiding tech stocks, but his successor Abel has significantly increased Berkshire's exposure to AI-driven companies that are shaping the future of technology. This shift highlights the changing landscape of investing and the growing importance of AI across industries.

The details

Abel's $64 billion in AI investments includes $57.9 billion in Apple, which has integrated AI capabilities like Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT-powered Siri into its devices. Berkshire also holds $5.5 billion in Alphabet, whose Google Cloud platform has boosted sales through generative AI, and $490 million in Amazon, whose AWS cloud division is also incorporating AI.

  • On Dec. 31, Warren Buffett retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after roughly six decades.
  • In June 2024, Apple introduced its generative AI system Apple Intelligence.
  • In the third quarter of 2025, Buffett opened a $4.3 billion position in Alphabet's Class A shares.

The players

Warren Buffett

The former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," who oversaw cumulative gains in the company's Class A shares of more than 6,000,000% over his nearly six-decade tenure.

Greg Abel

The successor to Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, now overseeing the company's $313 billion portfolio which includes significant investments in AI-driven companies.

Tim Cook

The CEO of Apple, which has integrated generative AI capabilities into its devices and is promoting subscription services to boost margins and customer loyalty.

Apple

An American technology company that has integrated AI into its physical devices and platforms, including the introduction of Apple Intelligence in 2024.

Alphabet

The parent company of Google, known for its virtual monopoly in global internet search, whose cloud division Google Cloud has boosted sales through generative AI and large language models.

Amazon

An e-commerce and cloud computing giant, whose Amazon Web Services (AWS) division accounts for nearly a third of global cloud infrastructure service spending and has incorporated generative AI capabilities.

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What’s next

As Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, Greg Abel will continue to oversee the company's significant investments in AI-driven companies like Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon, which now make up a substantial portion of the $313 billion portfolio.

The takeaway

Buffett's successor Abel has embraced the growing importance of AI, with over 20% of Berkshire's assets now invested in three market-leading AI stocks. This shift reflects the changing landscape of investing and the transformative impact of AI across industries.