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Chapter 13 in Democracy in the era of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Risks
Abstract
Social mobility is an indispensable attribute of social justice, inclusion and sustainable socio-economic development, as it reflects the extent to which individuals can improve their socio-economic situation from one generation to the next. In the context of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligence has become a powerful force that can change the mechanisms by which mobility is facilitated or constrained. This study is concerned with the relationship between artificial intelligence and social mobility and adopts a comparative analytical approach based on global experiences and existing academic research. The initial premise is that artificial intelligence, on the one hand, opens up new avenues in education, labor markets and public services, while on the other hand, it creates risks related to automation, algorithmic bias and the digital divide. The results show that the societal impacts of artificial intelligence are very diverse and are largely determined by the preparedness of institutions and policy design. The study concludes with a sketch of policy directions aimed at promoting inclusive development, reducing inequality and preserving democratic social mobility in technologically changing societies.