Airbnb sells intellectual property to AI lab co-owned by CEO and CTO

On November 7, 2026, Skift Feed reported that Airbnb sold intellectual property to a private AI lab. The lab was founded and is controlled by Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky, and Airbnb Chief Technology Officer Ahmad Al-Dahle also holds a stake in the lab; both hold positions at the entity. The report did not disclose details such as the transaction amount, the specific scope of the intellectual property, or the transaction completion time. The transaction is currently in a reported state, with no further information on developments.