According to @CNBC, Airbnb has hired a former Meta generative AI leader as its new technology chief, confirming a senior leadership change centered on generative AI expertise (source: CNBC on X, Jan 14, 2026). The announcement establishes that Airbnb’s top technology role will be led by an executive with GenAI credentials from Meta, as reported on Jan 14, 2026 (source: CNBC on X, Jan 14, 2026).