Airbnb introduces rules to fight discrimination among hosts
 

Airbnb introduces rules to fight discrimination among hosts
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Airbnb on Thursday took steps to fight one of the most pervasive problems with its platform: Discrimination of guests based on race, ***uality, religion or other identities.*

The company released a 32-page report Thursday outlining a new **ndiscrimination policy and ways it is trying to eliminate bias on its platform through tech**logy and policy.*

Airbnb has faced strong criticism over the ability of its hosts to discriminate against guests when choosing whether to accept a reservation. Airbnb users — some through the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack — have said they have had reservations rejected or canceled based on race and other characteristics.* Read more...

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