Brian Chesky says AI is a wave humans can surf rather than get swallowed by

At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference held on Thursday, AirBnb CEO Brian Chesky emphasized that humanity must master artificial intelligence without letting it dominate them. Speaking during an interview with CNBC's David Faber, Chesky described the technology as neither inherently good nor bad. He argued that the outcome depends entirely on human direction. Comparing AI to nuclear power, he noted it can light up a city or destroy it depending on who controls it. Chesky outlined his theory of a 'cognitive revolution,' suggesting AI allows people to become smarter together with the machines. Throughout the day's proceedings at this annual meeting of top executives, which began on Tuesday, other high-profile figures were scheduled to address the audience. The event featured presentations from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Meanwhile, SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen was also set to take the stage. While AI has dominated recent discussions since the conference started on Tuesday, Chesky insisted his core message centers on human agency and value in an automated future.