AI Industry Workers Facing 90-Hour Work Weeks
While tech company executives claim artificial intelligence will reduce workloads, AI industry employees are actually working up to 90 hours per week and experiencing health problems, according to BBC reports.
90-Hour Work Week Reality
The BBC reported that while tech company leaders publicly claim artificial intelligence will reduce work burdens, AI industry employees are actually suffering from extreme long working hours. Some workers were confirmed to be working up to 90 hours per week.
According to the report, workers in AI development and related technology fields are pointing out the gap between executives' public statements and workplace realities. They said that contrary to promises that AI technology would increase productivity and automate work, their working hours are actually increasing.
Long Working Hours and Health Impact
The BBC reported on employees' health problems resulting from long working hours. AI industry workers are experiencing negative impacts on their physical and mental health due to excessive work burdens, and complained that maintaining work-life balance is difficult.
This report is expected to spark discussion about work culture within the tech industry and the actual impact of AI adoption on the labor environment.
The original article can be found on the BBC website.
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