enter. is an installation that examines the influence of current artificial intelligence (AI) systems on our society. Using the Chinese Social Credit System (SCS) as an example, it shows the reality of these systems and invites a dialogue about the influence of artificial intelligence on our future lives. By simulating an everyday scenario, enter. illustrates what life within such a system might look like.
The SCS, which is currently being trialled by the Chinese government, assesses citizens according to a points system. The majority of the trial run is being carried out by two private platforms, Wechat (TenCent) and Sesame Credit (Alibaba). The assessment takes into account not only the financial situation, but also other personal data. Your personal score determines what you are allowed to do and what you are not. During the test phase, for example, certain people were not able to book a flight or stay in a certain hotel because of their score. However, the idea of the SCS goes even deeper: in future, children will no longer be able to attend a certain school if their parents have not reached the necessary points level. Even the mere acquaintance of people with a low score can affect one's creditworthiness. The system will analyse people's everyday data and restrict or facilitate their lives on this basis.