Airbnb shares surge 15% to four-year high on raised forecast, AI gains

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wasn’t sure AI would help the company, but a year later, he says it’s the reason growth is back.

Airbnb shares surged nearly 15% after the company raised its annual revenue growth forecast, citing resilient global travel demand and AI-driven efficiency. Better-than-expected quarterly revenue and lower customer-support costs reinforced investor confidence despite ongoing…