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Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

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Silicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work Schedule

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month ago

In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.

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Yeah they’re not going for productivity, they’re an AI company. They just want the appearance of it to juice up their valuation or to stroke an executive’s ego.

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