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Chesky says Airbnb will spend ‘a lot more’ on AI as earnings beat and stock surges 15%

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's perspective on artificial intelligence has shifted. A year ago, he questioned whether AI could help the company; now, he credits it with driving growth. According to CNBC, the company beat earnings and its stock surged fifteen percent. Chesky says Airbnb will spend significantly more on AI going forward.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/chesky-airbnb-ai-earnings.html

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