A detailed look into China's famed social credit system by Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. 1. scores are computed using models like FI

A detailed look into China's famed social credit system by Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. 1. scores are computed using models like FICO (credit worthiness) 2. scores b/n 0–1000 3. scores computed based on “Big data” - basic data, +ve credit, notices, bad credit. 4. Scoring models are akin to standard "FICO" 5. Activities that boost score: - on time contribution to social security, insurance - volunteering - donating blood - using public transport - separating waste - work as teachers/doctors/public interest areas 6. Quantifying social behavior is at the core of the system. Algos used are far from mature or proven 7. No ML/AI models used 8. App-based/WeChat interfaces 9. Score benefits: - deposit free access - discounted access - priority access to services. 0. You lose points by breaking law - Minor (5-10) - Moderate (15-20) - Serious (30-50) - Extreme (100-150) 11. Who can levy deductions? - Traffic Police - Common Reserve Fund - Urban Mgmt Committee 12. No direct penalty for low score