Airbnb Acquires AI Company Led by a Siri Creator
Photo Credit: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky at Skift Global Forum in September 2022. Skift
Skift Take
Adam Cheyer has driven a lot of success through his work at past companies. Now he's at Airbnb, showing the company really is serious about its dedication to integrating AI.
Airbnb said Tuesday that it has acquired an AI company founded by a creator of Siri. The company, called GamePlanner.AI, is a 12-person AI company that has been developing outside of the public eye since it was founded.
Airbnb did not share the acquisition price or terms of the deal. A report by CNBC valued the deal at “just under $200 million,” citing sources familiar with the deal.
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