Airbnb Alleged Sexual Assault Raises Safety Questions About the Sharing Economy

Aug 19, 2015

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A teen’s alleged sexual assault by an Airbnb host is raising tough questions about responsible crisis management in a sharing-economy world. Regulators and company executives must consider: How liable is a company like Airbnb for user safety, and can consumers ever truly “know” who they’re entering into business with?

—The New York Times

Airbnb Alleged Sexual Assault Raises Safety Questions About the Sharing Economy

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