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Ahmad Al-Dahle

Ahmad Al-Dahle

CTO, Airbnb (since Jan 2026); Former VP & Head of Generative AI, Meta

Organization
Airbnb

Position
CTO, Airbnb (since Jan 2026); Former VP & Head of Generative AI, Meta

🇨🇦Canadian
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Intelligence Briefing

Founded Meta's Generative AI group in early 2023 and led the launch of the Llama family of open-source models (downloaded over 1 billion times, 60,000+ derivative models). Previously at Apple for 15 years working on iPhone, Apple Watch, and autonomous technology. Joined Airbnb as CTO in January 2026.

Expertise
Generative AIOpen Source LLMsAutonomous SystemsMobile TechnologyEx-MetaEx-Apple
Education

BEng, EngineeringUniversity of Waterloo

AGI Position Assessment

Risk Level
LOW
MODERATE
HIGH
CRITICAL
Predicted AGI Timeline

Unknown

Focuses on infrastructure reliability and training efficiency; no detailed standalone safety doctrine is documented here.

Safety Approach

Focuses on infrastructure reliability and training efficiency; no detailed standalone safety doctrine is documented here.

Source Material

Dossier last updated: 2026-03-10