Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on new CTO: We have an opportunity to do AI right for travel and e-commerce

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on new CTO: We have an opportunity to do AI right for travel and e-commerce



Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the hiring of Meta’s former head of GenAI, Ahmad Al-Dahle, as its new Chief Technology Officer, how the move came about, what it means for the company’s AI ambitions, his thoughts on the CA wealth tax, and more.



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As Iran strikes disrupt flights, why travel insurance may fall short
Travel

As Iran strikes disrupt flights, why travel insurance may fall short

A traveler uses his mobile phone next to a departures board showing a cancelled Kuwait Airways flight, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, at Terminal 7 at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. Bing Guan | Reuters The upshot: Vacationers who miss some or all of their […]

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Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East
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Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East

India’s GDP growth is expected to reach 6.4% in 2024, and will hit 7% in 2026, according to S&P Global. Kriangkrai Thitimakorn | Moment | Getty Images New Delhi is feeling the heat as tensions in the Middle East show no signs of cooling, with high oil prices likely to increase the country’s already substantial […]

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What travelers need to know after the U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
Travel

What travelers need to know after the U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran

Stranded passengers wait at the Velana International Airport in Male on March 1, 2026 after the cancellation of several flights destined for the Middle East. Mohamed Afrah | Afp | Getty Images Travelers are stranded as far away as Australia, Brazil and the Maldives after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran this weekend. […]

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