In a bold opening statement, he drew a parallel between the influence of AI advancements in unlawful financial practices and the advent of the atomic bomb, as well as the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This comparison, made by the octogenarian billionaire, stemmed from a personal encounter with a highly convincing deepfake creation that replicated his appearance, attire, gestures, and voice with astonishing accuracy. The remarks were divulged during the gathering.