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Airbnb tests AI search for bookings

💻 Feb 16, 2026, Airbnb is testing an AI-driven search with a small user group to enhance trip discovery, booking, and host support globally. The AI search allows conversational queries about travel. Currently, an AI chatbot manages one-third of North American customer service inquiries, with plans for international expansion. No public launch date is set as it's in testing. Airbnb aims to embed AI across booking, customer service, and more, signaling a strategic AI shift in travel planning.
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Airbnb had a strong Q4. But the real story is how we got here. | Brian Chesky | 19 comments

🏠 Airbnb's Q4 2025 saw a 12% revenue increase and a 16% rise in gross booking value, the highest in over two years. The company's progress stems from rebuilding its tech platform and enhancing guest and host experiences. Innovating faster with small teams tackling specific issues led to hundreds of millions in revenue. Airbnb is leveraging AI, led by new CTO Ahmed Al Dali, to deepen engagement without billions in data center investments.
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OpenAI Prices ChatGPT Ads at $60 CPM, 3x Meta Rates | The Tech Buzz

💸 OpenAI is charging $60 per 1,000 ad views on ChatGPT—three times Meta's typical rate of $20. Ads will roll out soon for free and Go-tier users, excluding under-18s and sensitive topics. Advertisers will receive basic metrics, lacking conversion data provided by Google and Meta. This strategy highlights OpenAI's confidence in ChatGPT's unique ad value, despite limited analytics. The move tests if AI-powered conversations justify higher costs with less data transparency due to privacy commitments.
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