People in China Need a Green Light From Alibaba App to Move Around Country

The surveillance tools developed in this time of crisis won’t go away when the crisis goes away.

(From Bloomberg)

During the outbreak, both companies released QR code systems that can be read by smartphones and determine which individuals pose health risks and need to be quarantined or could be allowed to use public spaces and transportation. Now this technology is proving instrumental in policing the country as it tries to get back on its feet.