China's giant new gamble with digital IDs
10 months ago
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- #Surveillance
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- China is introducing digital IDs for internet use starting July 15, shifting online verification from private firms to the government.
- This move represents a significant increase in state control over data and digital surveillance.
- Digital IDs could reshape the online economy and influence the development of AI in China.
- The initiative is part of China's broader strategy to manage and monitor its citizens' digital lives.