By now you've probably heard about China's latest move: a social credit system that ranks citizens, based upon this score they can do things like:
The consequences of a bad social credit rating include:
And here are some of the things that can cause a bad social credit rating:
The system is due to be fully operational 2020.
Let's also not forget the fact that China has the largest video surveillance network of any country...
If you were planning to move to China, I'd rethink those plans...
The consequences of a bad social credit rating include:
- Banning you from flying or getting the train.
- Throttling your internet speeds.
- Banning you (or your kids!) from the best schools.
- Stopping you getting the best jobs.
- Keeping you out of the best hotels.
- Being publicly named as a bad citizen.
And here are some of the things that can cause a bad social credit rating:
- Bad driving
- Smoking in non-smoking zones
- Posting fake news online
- Playing too much video games
The system is due to be fully operational 2020.
Let's also not forget the fact that China has the largest video surveillance network of any country...
If you were planning to move to China, I'd rethink those plans...