Tech company leaders have predicted that AI will reduce working hours and enable shorter workweeks, but employees at AI-focused firms report much longer hours, sometimes up to 90 hours weekly during intense project periods called “sprints.” Research shows AI use has led workers to take on more tasks, work faster, and extend hours, with time savings often absorbed by new responsibilities such as monitoring AI output, contributing to a culture of increased workload rather than reduced labor.
Tech Leaders Say AI Means Less Work – Their Staff Say They Work up to 90 Hours a Week
