Airbnb is deploying heightened \u201canti-party technology\u201d across the United States ahead of Halloween weekend to reduce the risk of disruptive gatherings.<\/p>\n
PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Pittsburgh residents voice support for bills that would regulate short-term rentals<\/a><\/p>\n The automated safeguards will be active in Pittsburgh and other cities nationwide over the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n The technology aims to detect higher-risk reservation attempts and enforce the company\u2019s year-round ban on parties. The screening mechanism evaluates reservation details to identify potential unauthorized events before bookings are completed.<\/p>\n During Halloween weekend last year, the system deterred approximately 85 people in Pittsburgh from booking entire homes on the platform.<\/p>\n Reported parties remain low across the state. In Pennsylvania last year, 0.08% of total reservations resulted in a report of a party to the company.<\/p>\n Guests who are blocked by the screening system can still use the platform to find alternative accommodations. Those options include private rooms and hotel listings.<\/p>\n A Neighborhood Support Line<\/a> and 24-hour Safety Line<\/a> have been set up for people to report urgent problems to Airbnb.<\/p>\n Airbnb is also offering noise sensors to hosts.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n