Airbnb CEO says AI writes 60% of new code as company aims to become AI-native
fortune · reddit · 2026-08-18
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky revealed that AI now writes 60% of the company's new code, significantly accelerating product development and shortening the time from concept to launch by 60%. In an interview with CNBC, Chesky emphasized the importance of maintaining "founder mode"—attention to detail and rapid iteration—to succeed in the AI age. Following a Q2 revenue beat of $3.6 billion, the company plans to increase spending on AI tokens to transform into an "AI-native company."
Key facts:
- AI generates 60% of new code.
- Product development cycle reduced by 60%.
- Q2 revenue reached $3.6 billion.
- Airbnb aims to become "AI-native" with increased compute investment.
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