Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Called Chinese AI Fast And Cheap. Now, Congress Wants Answers

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky defended the company’s use of open-source AI models, including Alibaba’s Qwen, for customer service.

He pushed back on claims that Chinese firms can access Airbnb or customer data through these models.

U.S. House committees questioned Airbnb over national security and data-security risks tied to the model choice.

The controversy underscores how inexpensive Chinese AI models are spreading globally as U.S. lawmakers seek to limit strategic dependence on foreign technology.