Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky (브라이언 체스키) is pushing to establish a separate artificial intelligence research lab, while keeping his CEO role. He is expected to back the new organisation but not run it day to day. The lab’s direction has not been disclosed, though user interaction and design are seen as likely focuses. Chesky has long ties to OpenAI and Sam Altman, and has been cited as playing a role in Altman’s return. Airbnb and Chesky have not issued official comment.

OpenAI is strengthening support for South Korea and has selected the Ministry of Science and ICT as a partner for its Government and Trusted Access (GTAC) programme, with KISA handling operations. Participants receive access to OpenAI’s latest cybersecurity model, GPT-5.5 Cyber. The article also notes observations that Korea-linked executives, including Jason Kwon and Greg Brockman, and the build-out of OpenAI Korea’s external affairs and communications team are connected to the company’s moves.