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AI promises less work, but employees report longer hours

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Tech leaders are suggesting that advancements in artificial intelligence will lead to a reduction in overall work hours. However, this perspective is contrasted by reports indicating that many employees, particularly in the tech sector, are working significantly longer hours, with some exceeding 90 hours per week. This disparity highlights a potential disconnect between executive expectations and the reality faced by the workforce. AI

IMPACT Highlights a potential disconnect between AI's perceived impact on work reduction and the actual increase in working hours for some employees.

RANK_REASON The item discusses opinions and reports on the impact of AI on work hours, rather than a specific AI release or development.

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AI promises less work, but employees report longer hours

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I think what we've got here is a reasonable example of the Mechanical Turk: BBC News - Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90

    I think what we've got here is a reasonable example of the Mechanical Turk: BBC News - Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week - BBC News https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgx4y d1gl2o https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanic al_Tu…

    LINKS bbc.co.uk/…/cvgx4yd1gl2o en.wikipedia.org/…/Mechanical_Turk en.wikipedia.org/…/Mechanic

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