12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us

A recent article highlights the intense work culture prevalent in San Francisco's AI startups. Employees report routinely working 12-hour days, six or seven days a week, sacrificing work-life balance to keep pace. This "grindcore" environment, exceeding even the demanding "996" schedule, is fueled by the excitement and financial incentives surrounding the AI boom. Some startups operate out of shared living spaces, blurring the lines between work and personal life. While startup culture has long been demanding, the current AI landscape amplifies anxieties about the industry's impact, leading some workers to question the ethical implications of their work despite the long hours.

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