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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says there's one thing Silicon Valley needs to do to change Americans' minds on AI
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said it's in Silicon Valley's best interest to change Americans' minds about AI. He has an idea how to do it.
TL;DR
- Brian Chesky believes Silicon Valley needs to create more consumer-facing AI products to improve public perception.
- He stated that the concept of AI is not popular among the general public in the US, citing a Pew Research Center report showing more adults believe AI's impact will be negative.
- Chesky observed a trend in startups, particularly at Y Combinator, to focus on enterprise rather than consumer products.
- He suggested that developing AI applications that provide tangible benefits, like affordable on-demand healthcare, would help change minds.
- He feels founders are now 'afraid' to make consumer-facing products compared to when he started Airbnb.