Weeks after Airbnb said it would permanently ban parties at properties rented through its platform, the company is deploying so-called 'anti-party technology' to help enforce the measure.
Weeks after Airbnb said it would permanently ban parties at properties rented through its platform, the company is deploying so-called"anti-party technology" in the United States and Canada to help enforce the measure.
The goal, Airbnb said, is to"help identify potentially high-risk reservations" and prevent those users from completing a booking. Those who are unable to book homes as a result of the anti-party tech will have the option to reserve a hotel room or a private room through the platform, Airbnb said. Over the years, Airbnb has had to confront headlines about violent incidents taking place during parties at rental properties. In April, for instance, two teens were killed and several people were injured at a party thrown in an Airbnb-rented property in Pittsburgh.
Airbnb has been testing similar technology to address the issue in Australia since 2021, with a 35% decline in unauthorized parties following the rollout, according to the company. Airbnb said the pilot in Australia was so effective that it is now becoming permanent in the country and the company is"hoping for similar success" in North America.
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