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Airbnb blocked discrimination researcher over multiple accounts

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Sam Levin in San Francisco
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Harvard professor temporarily banned for having several test accounts while investigating how white and black users are treated differently on the site

Airbnb blocked a Harvard professor from using its service after he uncovered evidence of racial discrimination, prompting accusations that the startup's policies stifle critical research.

Related: The Airbnb bias row shows prejudice matters - and not just to its victims | Claire Hynes

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