Airbnb started out of an idea of renting out spare beds and rooms in private homes to people as an affordable alternative to hotels.
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Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone; plus, DOGE days are over
Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.
Also, DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.
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6m 20s
Nov 24
Trump administration might not fight state AI regulations after all; plus Waymo expanding across Bay Area and SoCal; and Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business
Reuters reports that the executive order has been put on hold. If signed, the order would probably face significant opposition, including from Republicans who previously criticized the proposed moratorium on state regulation.
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Aug 2023
1046 - Is the Airbnb Collapse Actually Happening? Here’s What We Know by Lindsay Frankel
There’s no doubt that occupancy rates are declining for Airbnb properties amid a supply increase, but whether we’re entering an Airbnb apocalypse or just seeing a heated market moderate depends on who you ask. Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure Consulting, began a viral debate over the ... Show More
13m 2s
Oct 2023
1083 - How Much Does AirBnB Take? AirBnB Host Fees Explained by Emily Benda Gaylord
Over the last decade, real estate investors have used Airbnb to rent properties and meet new people worldwide. The short-term rentals business continues to grow—in 2021, the typical U.S. host made $13,800 on Airbnb, an 85% increase over Airbnb host income in 2019.
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13m 12s
Mar 2023
Office Hours: Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program, How Do We Get Men to Show Up for Family Planning? And On Being A Critical Thinker
Scott discusses the Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program and Airbnb’s potential in the long-term apartment rental space. He then shares his thoughts on why men struggle to engage when it comes to family planning. He wraps up with advice on how to be an original, critical thinker.
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18m 26s