Is 3-day work week possible with AI? Bill Gates replies
1 year, 4 months ago

Is 3-day work week possible with AI? Bill Gates replies

India TV News  

Days after Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s stressed on 70 hours of work a week, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates envisioned a future where people could transition to a three-day workweek. "If you eventually get a society where you only have to work three days a week, that's probably OK. AI might not take jobs but will change it forever", Gates said. On being asked, about the threat of artificial intelligence to jobs, Gates, in his 45-minute long conversation, said there could one day be a time when humans "don't have to work so hard." If you eventually get a society where you only have to work three days a week or something, that's probably OK", said Gates.

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Bill Gates expects a 2-day workweek in just 10 years, thanks to AI
14 hours, 57 minutes ago

Bill Gates expects a 2-day workweek in just 10 years, thanks to AI

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expects that in just ten years, humans may have to work just two days a week, thanks to advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Should we just work like 2 or 3 days a week?” the billionaire told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, adding that at the current pace of innovation in AI, humans may no longer …

Google’s AI push: Co-founder Brin urges ‘60-hour work week’ in memo to employees, calls it ‘sweet spot of productivity’
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Google’s AI push: Co-founder Brin urges ‘60-hour work week’ in memo to employees, calls it ‘sweet spot of productivity’

Live Mint  

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has said that the tech giant could be a leader in the industry in artificial general intelligence if the company's employees worked harder than present, suggesting that they should work for 60 hours. He said that “60 hours a week is the sweet spot of productivity” in the memo received by Gemini, Google’s lineup of AI …

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian entrepreneur hails 5-day work week as L&T Chairman proposed ‘90-hr work week’ debate intensifies

Live Mint  

With the debate revolving around work-life balance amid L&T Chairman S N Subrahmanyan's controversial 90-hour work week remark, a founder of a Bengaluru-based firm on Friday said that they have been really successful with a five-workday week. After Narayana Murthy's 70-hour per week remark, SN Subrahmanyan ignited a fresh debate advocating a 90-hour work week, while suggesting that employees should …

Deepak Shenoy joins 90-hour work week debate, says ‘Real work happens in...’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Deepak Shenoy joins 90-hour work week debate, says ‘Real work happens in...’

Live Mint  

The social media is abuzz in the light of the recent debate surrounding the 70-90 hour work week following comments by India Inc stalwarts like Narayana Murthy and, more recently, SN Subrahmanyan, chairman of Larsen & Toubro. In any case, most real work happens in 4-5 hours a day, but you don't know when that happens," Shenoy's post on X …

JP Morgan CEO predicts 3.5 day work weeks for future generations, thanks to AI: Living the dream?
4 months ago

JP Morgan CEO predicts 3.5 day work weeks for future generations, thanks to AI: Living the dream?

Hindustan Times  

'I love my job' is a reality very few people get to live on the daily. JP Morgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon sure knows how to paint an optimistic picture for the future work force, thanks to AI Not to say you won't rise from it, but for the most part, work-life balance is such a sought after …

A four-day work week won't be on the horizon for decades
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A four-day work week won't be on the horizon for decades

Live Mint  

Billionaires and Senator Bernie Sanders agree on at least one thing: They see a four-day work week in America’s future. Some big technological innovations promise to make people more productive, but a four-day work week will not be the norm anytime soon. The Sanders bill also stipulates that employers can’t reduce pay if people work fewer hours as a result, …

Can Congress create a 32-hour work week? Bernie Sanders says it’s not a ‘radical’ idea
1 year ago

Can Congress create a 32-hour work week? Bernie Sanders says it’s not a ‘radical’ idea

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Thursday, US Senator Bernie Sanders unveiled legislation that would effectively establish a 32-work …

AI could make the four-day workweek inevitable
1 year, 1 month ago

AI could make the four-day workweek inevitable

BBC  

AI could make the four-day workweek inevitable Alamy Shortened workweeks could boost employee morale and happiness As artificial intelligence gains traction in office operations, some companies are giving employees a day to step back. By handing over simple tasks to AI tools, we gain invaluable time previously lost to slow aspects of the process – Abb-d Taiyo At London-based digital …

Bill Gates says three-day work week possible: ‘Purpose of life not just job’
1 year, 4 months ago

Bill Gates says three-day work week possible: ‘Purpose of life not just job’

Hindustan Times  

Bill Gates envisions a future where technology, while not replacing humans, could usher in a three-day work week. Bill Gates In a recent episode of Trevor Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, shared his perspective on technology and work. When Noah asked about the threat of artificial intelligence to jobs, Gates showed optimism that it would free …

AI Could Be The Answer To Human’s Wish To Work 4-Days A Week But Is That Good?
1 year, 4 months ago

AI Could Be The Answer To Human’s Wish To Work 4-Days A Week But Is That Good?

News 18  

Artificial Intelligence is a threat to humans and their jobs will be in danger thanks to the advancement of technology. In fact, it seems AI could be the answer to help people work 4 days a week instead of 5 because of all the help provided by AI tech like ChatGPT in the near future. A new report by a …

Opinion | Jack Ma’s latest work mantra
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Jack Ma’s latest work mantra

Live Mint  

For those fretting the prospect of an unbearably long work-schedule that Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma had advocated earlier this year, there is reason not to be too worried. In March, Ma had created a flutter by endorsing a schedule for his employees that involved working 12 hours each day from 9 am to 9 pm for six days a week—what …

Mexico's richest man Carlos Slim says we may soon have a three-day work week
8 years, 7 months ago

Mexico's richest man Carlos Slim says we may soon have a three-day work week

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Carlos Slim, the richest man …

Billionaire Carlos Slim calls for three-day working week
10 years, 5 months ago

Billionaire Carlos Slim calls for three-day working week

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Carlos Slim, the world's second …

World business leaders advocate 3-day work week, HR experts say India not ready
10 years, 7 months ago

World business leaders advocate 3-day work week, HR experts say India not ready

Firstpost  

World’s top billionaire business leaders like Carlos Slim and Richard Branson may be advocating for 3-day working week to boost employee productivity, but HR experts believe India is not ready for such a model. New Delhi: World’s top billionaire business leaders like Carlos Slim and Richard Branson may be advocating for 3-day working week to boost employee productivity, but HR …

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