The bogus four-day workweek that AI supposedly ‘frees up’
Business leaders tout AI as a path to shorter weeks and better balance. But without power, workers are unlikely to share the gains The front-page headline in a recent Washington Post was breathless: “These companies say AI is key to their four-day workweeks. ” The subhead was euphoric: “Some companies are giving
✦ Editorial Summary
Business leaders claim AI will enable shorter workweeks and better work-life balance, but workers may not see benefits without power to negotiate. Companies promoting AI-driven four-day workweeks are unlikely to share productivity gains with employees. This rhetoric may be a misleading sales pitch rather than a genuine solution.
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