Today's Close-Up S2019E05 - Personal Scores: The New Era of Social Credit

A social credit system developed by China's biggest online retailer has taken the country by storm. 700 million people have reportedly received a ranking under Alibaba's Sesame Credit system. A higher score doesn't just guarantee better loan conditions, it has social consequences too. Critics warn that government involvement in such systems could herald a shift to a surveillance society. We ask experts about the potential benefits and risks.