The bogus four-day workweek that AI supposedly ‘frees up’

A recent surge of articles and predictions suggest that AI will enable companies to adopt four-day workweeks, citing increased productivity and improved work-life balance. Business leaders like Eric Yuan of Zoom and Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase have publicly supported the idea, with some, like Elon Musk, even envisioning a future where work is optional due to AI and robotics. However, the article argues that these claims are unfounded. It contends that even if AI increases productivity, the benefits are unlikely to reach workers, pointing to the historical trend of stagnant wages despite rising productivity. The author suggests that shortened workweeks may simply result in reduced pay, potentially worsening workers' financial situations.

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