US EditionAirbnb poaches former Meta GenAI leader to be new technology chief
Airbnb appoints Ahmad Al-Dahle to lead technology amid major AI-driven transformation, aiming to enhance human connection and expand services beyond rentals, CEO Brian Chesky said.
- On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Brian Chesky announced in Los Angeles, California, that Airbnb tapped Ahmad Al-Dahle as its technology chief, praising that `He connects big ideas with technical depth, highly values design, and believes engineering should be a true strategic partner in everything we do`.
- The company aims to deepen its use of AI and technology by transforming beyond its short-term rental platform, with Brian Chesky saying Al-Dahle fits the mission to foster human connection.
- A veteran of major tech firms, Ahmad Al-Dahle ran Meta Platforms' GenAI unit, spent 16 years at Apple, and joined Airbnb in 2018 from Google.
- After internal leadership change, Airbnb updated its AI chatbot and direct messaging following former tech chief Ari Balogh's December departure and the May app overhaul with new services.
- Industry moves show that with Meta Platforms hiring Scale AI's CEO and Chesky's ties to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Airbnb is eyeing ChatGPT integration while Ahmad Al-Dahle works on chatbot robustness.
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The Mercury newsAirbnb names Meta’s head of generative AI as Chief Technology Officer
Airbnb Inc. has hired a former Meta Platforms Inc. executive as its new chief technology officer, as the short-term rental company is investing to include more artificial intelligence and personalization elements into its service this year.
Airbnb Taps Meta AI Luminary Ahmad Al-Dahle as New CTO to Drive AI Integration
Airbnb has appointed Ahmad Al-Dahle, a prominent figure in artificial intelligence and former head of generative AI at Meta, as its new Chief Technology Officer. This strategic move signals Airbnb’s commitment to integrating advanced AI and personalization features into its platform, aiming to enhance real-world human connections. Key Takeaways Ahmad Al-Dahle, formerly leading generative AI and the Llama models at Meta, joins Airbnb as CTO. His…
Airbnb named him Ahmad Al-Dahle, former head of the GeneAI Group of the Meta Platforms, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), a strategic change announced by CEO Brian Chesky, reports CNBC.
Airbnb’s Bold AI Bet: Ex-Meta Llama Chief Takes CTO Helm
Airbnb Inc. is making a high-stakes move to infuse artificial intelligence into its core operations, appointing Ahmad Al-Dahle, the former head of generative AI at Meta Platforms Inc., as its new chief technology officer. The hire, announced on January 14, 2026, signals the short-term rental giant’s push to overhaul its app with advanced personalization and search capabilities at a time when travel tech demands smarter user experiences. Al-Dahle…
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