COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Short-term rental giant Airbnb is working to make New Year’s Eve a silent night at vacation properties in Columbus with anti-party technology.
In a news release, the booking service detailed how “machine learning” is being deployed to enforce a “global ban on disruptive parties” this year, along with tools for hosts and neighbors to keep things peaceful.
Airbnb said its system evaluates factors like trip length, listing type, distance from the guest and reservation timing to assess the risk of disruptive, unauthorized parties. High-risk bookings are blocked or redirected to other accommodations.
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Additionally, guests making reservations must agree that disruptive or unauthorized parties are not allowed in Airbnb properties. By agreeing, they acknowledge that violating this rule could lead to serious consequences, such as being suspended or permanently removed from…

































