GÖZETİM TOPLUMUNUN DİJİTAL AMEL DEFTERİ

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are expanding the potential applications of these technologies across various domains of social life. As this diversity increases, the individual and societal impacts of AI are also growing significantly. The AI supported Social Credit System (SCS) which implemented in China is taking existing surveillance over individuals, institutions, and states to a more advanced level. The phenomenon of surveillance has manifested itself throughout human history. Since ancient times, there have been beliefs that a divine power constantly monitors human actions. Today, a human-adapted form of this belief is exemplified by the "SCS" implemented in China. The interplay between society, technology, and science paves the way for new research and inquiry areas in light of recent developments. Particularly, advancements in digital technologies, AI, and their derivatives are increasingly being incorporated into the subjects of inquiry within the sociology of religion. The aim of this study is to provide a metaphorical definition based on the similarities between the SCS, supported by digital technologies such as AI, and the concept of the "book of deeds" embedded in cultural structures. The comparative method and literature review technique were employed in this study. The concepts of the surveillance society and the SCS are discussed, followed by an analysis of the similarities between the functioning of the SCS and the book of deeds systems. This study is expected to offer a significant perspective that bridges modern technology and religious beliefs.