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Chesky: AI needs its own OS, not just chatbots
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Why it matters
- →Highlights the critical gap in agent interoperability and SDK infrastructure.
- →Challenges the industry's focus on 'primary agents' without underlying OS support.
- →Signals a shift toward MCP adoption for cross-platform agent communication.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argues that the current AI landscape lacks a dedicated operating system, forcing agents to operate on legacy platforms like iOS and Windows. He criticizes the 'primary agent' model, citing ChatGPT’s failed app store as proof that an SDK and kernel-level integration are missing. Chesky predicts a future where apps become interoperable agents communicating via standards like MCP, rather than isolated chatbots. He notes that consumer AI has not yet been 'cracked' due to these structural limitations.
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