An Airbnb host’s tranquil vacation took a startling turn when she received a shocking message: her guest had accidentally discharged a firearm inside her property. The incident has raised pressing questions about safety and communication in the short-term rental industry.

Airbnb announced this week the nationwide rollout of its ‘anti-party technology’ for the upcoming summer. The initiative aims to prevent unauthorized and disruptive parties during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends.