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Tencent, the giant tech company leading the funding round, owns Wechat and is helping to implement elements of the Chinese Social Credit System. One such recen
by dexoplex 8y ago
Tencent, the giant tech company leading the funding round, owns Wechat and is helping to implement elements of the Chinese Social Credit System.
One such recent feature for the program they are trialing is nicknamed the "Deadbeat map". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-24/new-wechat-app-maps-deadbeat-debtors-in-china/10739016 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-24/new-wechat-app-maps-d...
- taurath 8y agoThey also own League of Legends maker Riot Games, have a large stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games, and a rediculous number of services. They are putting their money literally anywhere there are eyeballs and attention.