AI's Impact on Social Mobility and Economy

This chapter examines the implications of artificial intelligence on social mobility and economic structures, highlighting the risk of creating a static society where access to capital defines social status. It contrasts historical pathways to upward movement with the current trajectory influenced by AI, which threatens to diminish the need for human talent and restrict access to elite circles. The discussion also reflects on how these changes may challenge core democratic values and the rights of laborers in an increasingly intelligence-driven economy.

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