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China Considers Social Credit System to Rate Citizens
The Chinese government plans a 1.3 billion person e database by 2020 to score individuals on bills, piracy, traffic rules and birth control with no opt out. Supporters cite governance and trust while critics warn of Orwellian social control and privacy dangers. Some compare data use to FICO style scoring and even a Truman Show vibe.
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