Photo Caption: Brian Chesky at Skift Global Forum 2026 Airbnb sold intellectual property to a private AI lab founded and controlled by CEO Brian Chesky. CTO Ahmad Al-Dahle also holds a stake in the lab, and both executives work for the entity. The November transaction generated $7.1 million in cash for the IP and expense reimbursements combined, according to Airbnb’s quarterly SEC filing. The filing does not detail the specific IP, explain its valuation, or break out the purchase price from expenses. A special committee of independent, disinterested directors approved the arrangement under Airbnb’s related-p
Airbnb Sells IP to AI Lab Owned by Its CEO and CTO
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