Airbnb using AI to block New Year’s Eve party bookings

The firm said it was using AI and machine learning technology in several countries that analyses hundreds of signals that could indicate a booking is a higher risk for this type of incident

Airbnb said it was using AI and machine learning technology in the UK and several other countries that analyses hundreds of signals that could indicate a booking is a higher risk for parties (Alamy/PA)

Airbnb is using artificial intelligence (AI) to clamp down on people trying to book accommodation for potentially disruptive or unauthorised New Year’s Eve parties.

The booking platform has said it is bringing in restrictions around New Year’s Eve to reduce neighbourhood disruptions caused by parties at Airbnb-booked locations.