The Rise of the 996 Work Culture in Tech
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The article discusses the resurgence of extreme work hours, particularly the 996 schedule (9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week), in the tech industry as companies compete in AI development, with some AI researchers working up to 100 hours a week, raising concerns about burnout and the decline of work-life balance.
- The hottest number in tech these days is 996: Working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week Axios
- AI Workers Are Putting In 100-Hour Workweeks to Win the New Tech Arms Race - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Why the '996' schedule is capturing the interest of Silicon Valley leadership NPR
- Burning out Interconnects | Nathan Lambert
- So long, 9-to-5. Hello, 996 Fast Company
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