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AI photos are making it harder to know what you're booking on Airbnb. Here's what to look out for

CBC News · October 10, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

AI photos are making it harder to know what you're booking on Airbnb. Here's what to look out for

Josh Wells was excited to explore Montreal on his first trip outside the U.S.

But as he scrolled through listings on Airbnb, he noticed something odd: Several host profile pictures and one listing had what appeared to be AI-generated pictures.

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AI photos are making it harder to know what you're booking on Airbnb. Here's what to look out for

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