Airbnb apologizes after 'superhost' allegedly used AI-doctored photos to claim $16K in fake damages

Airbnb has reportedly apologized to a woman after the host of a Manhattan apartment where she stayed used artificial intelligence to doctor images of the home, saying she caused thousands of dollars in damage. A London-based woman booked the one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan for a 2½-month stay earlier this year, The Guardian reported. Citing safety issues in the area, the woman stayed for seven weeks and left the Airbnb early.However, the host claims the guest left $16,000 in damages. To back up his claim, he submitted images of a cracked coffee table and alleged that the guest stained a mat