Airbnb's AI-powered crackdown on Halloween house parties
Airbnb is using artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent disruptive parties and large gatherings during Halloween. The company's AI anti-party system will block certain one and two-night home bookings that are identified as potentially higher-risk for parties. Last year, Airbnb blocked over 11,000 people in Florida. The company also has a community leadership team and encourages neighbors to report any parties. Customers will now have to confirm the risks associated with throwing a party before booking, and punishments for violating the rules include suspension or removal from the platform.