Booking.com said the “limited test” was “not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews”.

The company, which owns Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, was hacked last month.

Its backers say it would provide a “vital safety net” against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The company says cutting roles would make its operations “simpler and faster”.

The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.