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Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function

Airbnb reports that AI now generates 60% of its code and has reduced the time from concept to launch by 60%, increasing shipped features by nearly 80% year-over-year. The company is also beginning to test a new AI-powered search function, marking a shift from its previously cautious consumer-facing AI rollout.

Background

Airbnb has been integrating AI into its engineering workflow to improve efficiency, with CEO Brian Chesky highlighting significant gains in development speed during recent earnings calls.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Aug 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Score
7.0 / 10