Airbnb Uses AI to Block High-Risk Rentals for Halloween Parties

Airbnb is using AI to try to identify and block high-risk short-term rental bookings for Halloween parties.

The AI looks at factors like length of stay, distance to listing, and last-minute bookings to determine risk levels.

Airbnb bans open invite parties and disruptive gatherings that disturb neighbors.

In 2022, Airbnb's anti-party system deterred thousands of high-risk bookings in the US during Halloween.

Airbnb says the AI system has been linked to a decrease in disruptive unauthorized parties over Halloween weekends.