The AI grind in San Francisco could forecast a broader labor shock

San Francisco’s AI startup scene is pushing workers to 12‑hour days, six days a week, creating a grind that blends excitement about rapid AI innovation with anxiety over job security. As tech companies lay off workers and forecasts suggest AI will transform or replace many entry‑level roles, the pressure to work harder and prove value may serve as an early warning sign for broader labor‑market shifts across other sectors.