Airbnb adds AI search, more social features

Airbnb's fall update adds AI search, letting users find stays via text or voice prompts with dynamic filters and compare wishlist properties using AI summaries. It also expands services like meal delivery, laundry and baby gear rental, and boosts social features to drive bookings. CEO Chesky said doing this without hurting conversion is the hard part.

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