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Rochelle Travers and Rachelle Abbott

Airbnb bans security cameras inside rentals: Tech & Science Daily podcast

Airbnb is introducing a worldwide ban on security cameras inside rental properties from the end of next month.

The online rental platform had previously allowed the use of indoor security cameras in common areas like hallways and living rooms, as long as the locations of the cameras were disclosed on the listings page.

Under the new policy, hosts will still be allowed to use doorbell cameras and noise-decibel monitors, which are only allowed in common spaces, as long as the location and presence of the devices are disclosed.

Some Airbnb guests have previously reported finding hidden cameras in their rentals and as a result many of them voiced concerns.

The highly controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been detained in Romania after an arrest warrant was issued by the UK. Andrew and his brother Tristan, face charges dating back to 2012-2015.

Experts are calling for action on medical devices that are prone to unfair biases to prevent harm to ethnic minorities and women.

A report details the findings of the Independent Review of Equity in Medical Devices which looked at the extent and impact of unfair biases in the performance of equipment commonly used in the NHS.

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