AIRBNB POACHES FORMER META GENAI LEADER TO BE NEW TECHNOLOGY CHIEF

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Airbnb appointed Ahmad Al-Dahle, former head of GenAI at Meta, as its new technology chief to enhance AI in travel and e-commerce. The company is shifting beyond short-term rentals, integrating new services, AI chatbots, and aiming to become a travel concierge. Al-Dahle's extensive experience with AI at Meta and Apple aligns with Airbnb's strategic focus on tech-driven growth.