Airbnb pricing algorithm led to increased racial disparities, study finds

https://www.ft.com/content/5b1471e0-ed4a-47f5-8f3f-0a1ee7f7999c

Low uptake of an optional pricing algorithm on Airbnb by black hosts had the effect of widening racial disparities in earnings on the platform, a new study has found. The optional "Smart Pricing" feature, which dynamically adjusts the cost of a night's stay based on current demand and allows hosts to set a minimum price, was launched in 2015 to assist users in securing more bookings.