AI Promised Shorter Workweeks, But Tech Workers Are Working More

Tech giants like Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta invest billions in AI, promising it will reduce human work hours. But according to BBC, those building AI are working longer. A former OpenAI employee said he worked at least 70 hours a week, more than at other companies, with 'sprints' pushing him over 90 hours for weeks. Meta employees are forced into AI teams, facing constant overtime and weekend work. UC Berkeley research shows AI increases workload because workers must check AI output. MIT scholar notes AI-saved time gets filled with new tasks, keeping pressure high.