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Expedia's AI Bet Is Working... But the Real Question Is What It Costs You Per Booking

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Expedia's AI Bet Is Working... But the Real Question Is What It Costs You Per Booking

Expedia just posted double-digit growth and is pouring money into AI everything. Before you celebrate the demand, ask yourself: is the cost of that booking going up, and are you the one paying for it?

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Rav Patel 3 min read · Feb 23