Goldman Sachs Communacopia

Airbnb's Chesky Says Humans Must 'Surf' AI Wave, Not Drown In It

At Goldman Sachs' Communacopia + Technology Conference, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told CNBC's David Faber that AI is neither good nor bad by nature, comparing it to nuclear power that can either power a city or destroy one. He framed AI's rise as a 'cognitive revolution' that could make humans smarter rather than replace them, urging people to ride the technological shift instead of being overwhelmed by it.

cnbc.com · 2026-09-10

CoreWeave CEO says AI industry has failed to explain data center benefits to public

At the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator told CNBC that AI and data center companies have not adequately communicated the advantages of their technology to the public. He argued that community opposition stems less from data centers themselves and more from broader anxiety about the rapid pace of technological change and its uncertain effects on people's lives and children's futures.

cnbc.com · 2026-09-09