As artificial intelligence technology develops rapidly and leads the trend in the science and technology industry,Airbnb It was announced on Tuesday thatAcquisition of a 12-person startup GamePlanner.AI, the transaction amount was not disclosed.Adam Cheyer, co-founder of GamePlanner.AI, is alsoappleOne of the founders of the voice assistant Siri.
The acquisition marks Airbnb's in-depth exploration and expansion in the field of artificial intelligence technology. The company already has a range of AI technologies including large language models, computer vision models and machine learning. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement: "Artificial intelligence will be the most important technology to change the world in our lifetime."
According to CNBC, citing people familiar with the matter, the transaction is valued at nearly $200 million. Airbnb declined to disclose further details of the transaction.
This move not only strengthens Airbnb's strength in the field of artificial intelligence, but also heralds a new direction for the development of travel technology. Other travel companies, including Booking.com and Expedia, are also actively integrating artificial intelligence technology to improve customer booking experience and create more suitable itineraries and recommendations.
“We believe that with this acquisition, Airbnb will be able to better meet the needs of travelers and provide more personalized and efficient services,” Chesky added in a statement.GamePlanner.AI’s technology and team will inject new vitality into our existing AI technology and help us lead the future of travel technology."
Chesky recently made clear his ambitions for Airbnb in AI, hoping to use generative AI to build a "travel concierge" that understands and adapts to travelers. Given that GamePlanner marks Airbnb's firstfirstAcquisition (also its first as a listed company)firstacquisition), it seems he is serious about realizing this vision.
With the continuous advancement and application of AI technology, Airbnb's move will undoubtedly accelerate the company's innovation and competitiveness in the global tourism market. It is expected that this acquisition will significantly enhance Airbnb's capabilities in personalized services and intelligent recommendations, thereby providing global users with a richer and more customized travel experience.