Can Artificial Intelligence in Education Improve Social Mobility? - The Tech Edvocate

Education was traditionally seen as an enabler of social mobility. In other words, if you were from a low-income family, you could improve your financial and social standing by getting an education. And for a while, it worked, but inequality is on the rise again. These days, college and university degrees are, at least in developed countries, a dime a dozen and you need a postgraduate qualification to get an entry-level position. The advantage of education to boost social mobility is more noticeable in developing countries where the demand for highly educated individuals outstrips the supply.