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Personal Scores: The New Era of Social Credit (2019x5)

Udgivelsesdato: Feb 16, 2019

A social credit system developed by China's biggest online retailer has taken the country by storm. 700 million people have reportedly received a ranking under Alibaba's Sesame Credit system. A higher score doesn't just guarantee better loan conditions, it has social consequences too. Critics warn that government involvement in such systems could herald a shift to a surveillance society. We ask experts about the potential benefits and risks.