Italian City to Initiate “Pilot” Social Credit System for “Virtuous” Environmental Behavior

The city of Bologna, Italy, is set to offer a new system that has been likened to Communist China’s social credit system. Starting in September, the citizens of Bologna will be allowed to participate in what the city refers to as a “Smart Citizen Wallet,” which will reward people with “digital points” for engaging in behavior such as recycling, using public transportation, and actively trying to use less energy in their daily lives. The digital