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Warren Buffett Just Retired (For Real This Time)

Warren Buffett Just Retired (For Real This Time)

Plus: AI shopping agents, hacker-friendly speakers, and why milk is suddenly trending again

Daniel Pereira
May 06, 2025

by The Business Model Analyst

Hello, Biz Enthusiasts!
Warren Buffett just stepped down after 60 years (yes, SIXTY) of running Berkshire like a billionaire Jedi. Meanwhile, Spotify’s algorithm thinks everyone’s a sleepy baby, Apple is finally loosening its App Store grip (after a slap from Epic), and Altman wants to scan your eyeballs at the mall. Oh—and milk? It’s cool again. Let’s unpack the chaos.

Hot Takes 🚀

1. Warren Buffett Is Stepping Down. The Business World Just Gasped. 🧓📉
After six decades at the helm, the Oracle of Omaha is handing the CEO seat to Greg Abel. Buffett will stay on as Chairman, but let’s be honest—it’s the end of a capitalist era.
👉 See how Greg Abel plans to follow Buffett’s trillion-dollar footsteps

2. Spotify’s Algorithm Got... Weird. 🌧️🎵
After cutting costs, Spotify’s recommendations are now serving users ambient rain and brown noise instead of new bops. One user’s Release Radar playlist was 85% storm sounds.
👉 Hear how Spotify’s algorithm went from DJ to white noise machine

3. Apple Loosens App Store Grip After Legal Beatdown ⚖️📱
Apps in the US can now redirect users to external payment pages, thanks to a court win by Epic Games. No more “scare screens,” no more 30% commission (hopefully).
👉 How this ruling could shift billions away from Apple

4. Open Source AI Bots Are Biased Bros in Suits 👔🤖
New research shows hiring AIs are still favoring men over women—especially for high-paying jobs. The kicker? Telling the bots to “act like Lenin” made them more gender-neutral.
👉 Read how gender bias keeps sneaking into AI hiring tools

5. Altman’s Eyeball-Scanning Orb Is Coming to America 👁️💳
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin is launching Apple-style stores that scan your iris, verify your humanity, and give you crypto.
👉 Would you let a glowing orb scan your face for $5 and a blockchain ID?

Quick Hits 📰

Visa & Mastercard’s AI Wants to Shop for You: Personal AI agents are now curating birthday outfits and paying the bill.
👉 Meet your new AI stylist with a credit line
Reddit Is Furious Over Secret AI Bots: Researchers deployed AI “users” in forums without consent. Reddit might sue.
👉 See what happens when bots pretend to be people with opinions
Google Launches AI Mode in Search: The new “AI Mode” tab will give chatbot-style answers right in Google Search.
👉 Google’s latest AI update is shaking up search again
Chef Boyardee Sold for $600M: The pasta prince is moving into private equity hands as Conagra ditches legacy brands to focus on “GLP-1 friendly” snacks.
👉 See who’s taking over your childhood ravioli
Apple’s AirPlay Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi: A new exploit lets hackers hijack your smart speakers.
👉 Here’s what’s vulnerable and how to protect your devices
AI-Powered Shopping Is Officially a Thing: From Mastercard to OpenAI, everyone wants AI to pick your next outfit.
👉 Peek into the future of frictionless consumerism
Nightlife in the UK Is Dying Fast: Over half of London’s pubs and clubs may close by 2030.
👉 Is this the last call for British nightlife?
AI Is Helping People Switch Careers: Tools from Salesforce and LinkedIn are showing users new roles they’d never considered.
👉 How AI is secretly your best career coach
The Milk Comeback Is Real: After decades of decline, cow’s milk sales are up for the first time since 2009.
👉 Find out why Americans are pouring milk again
China Revives Old US Nuclear Tech—And Makes It Work: Scientists refueled a thorium reactor on the fly.
👉 The tortoise just passed the hare—in nuclear innovation

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Feeling like you just binge-watched capitalism’s weirdest season? Buffett’s out, Spotify’s lost the plot, and your eyeballs are now eligible for blockchain verification. Take a moment, hydrate, and don’t be alarmed if your fridge starts giving you career advice. The future’s not just arriving — it’s got jokes.

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