Geography
Digital Authoritarianism and the Global Diffusion of Cyber Surveillance
Quick fact
China's social credit system and its export of surveillance technology have inspired similar digital authoritarian practices in over 50 countries, creating a global market for cyber surveillance that challenges democratic governance.
Why this is interesting
Your phone knows where you sleep, who you text, and what you buy—but who gets to see that data? In some countries, the answer is the government, and they are using it to control your every move.