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technology2 years ago

"Bill Gates Envisions AI-Enabled 3-Day Work Week"

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates believes that AI and technology could make a 3-day work week possible, stating that AI will not replace jobs but rather change them. Gates highlighted the potential benefits of AI in improving lives, envisioning a world where machines can produce all necessities. However, he also acknowledged the risks associated with AI, including misinformation, security threats, and changes to the job market. Gates remains optimistic that these risks can be managed and believes that the future of AI is not as grim as some fear.

via NDTV|
#ai#bill-gates#future-of-work
technology2 years ago

Bill Gates Envisions a 3-Day Work Week with AI

Bill Gates believes that artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially lead to a three-day work week in the future, as machines become capable of handling tasks currently done by humans. While acknowledging the risks of AI, Gates sees the possibility of a society where people don't have to work as hard to earn a living wage. He is not alone in this prediction, as JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has also suggested a shorter work week due to AI. Companies have been experimenting with a four-day work week, reporting positive results in terms of work-life balance and efficiency.

via Business Insider|
#ai#automation#bill-gates
politics2 years ago

Russian State Media Urges 6-Day Work Week to Fund Ukraine Invasion and Boost War Effort

Russian state media and businesses are petitioning for a 6-day work week without additional pay to fund the war in Ukraine, according to UK intelligence. The move reflects a "Soviet-style sense of societal compulsion" and creates a communal effort around the war. Meanwhile, other countries have experimented with 4-day work weeks and found positive results for employees. The call for sacrifice comes as a Wagner Group leader warns of a potential revolution as Russian elite families refuse to send their children to die in Ukraine.

via Business Insider|
#politics#propaganda#russia
business2 years ago

Massachusetts Lawmakers Propose Pilot Program for 4-Day Work Week

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a proposal to implement a four-day workweek in the state. The proposal aims to increase productivity, reduce commuting time and costs, and improve employee well-being. The plan would require companies to offer flexible schedules to their employees, with the option to work four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days. The proposal has received mixed reactions from businesses and workers, with some concerned about the potential impact on productivity and others excited about the prospect of a better work-life balance.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
#business#employee-benefits#massachusetts
labor-rights2 years ago

Chilean Congress Passes 40-Hour Work Week Bill.

Chile's Congress has passed a bill reducing the work week from 45 to 40 hours, which is expected to be signed into law by President Gabriel Boric. The law will be implemented over five years and aims to improve the quality of life and rights of workers in the country. The bill prevents businesses from reducing salaries and allows workers to switch to a four-day work week. However, it does not apply to the informal sector of Chile's economy. Some businesses have criticized the initiative, while others have welcomed the change.

via Al Jazeera English|
#chile#gabriel-boric#labor-rights
business2 years ago

South Korea Abandons 69-Hour Work Week Plan Amid Youth Protests.

South Korea is reconsidering a proposal to increase the work week to 69 hours after facing backlash from millennials, Gen Z, and labor unions. The proposal was intended to address business complaints about meeting deadlines, but younger generations and labor unions have criticized it as "toxic" and "anachronistic." South Korea is known for its long working hours, with the average citizen working 1,915 hours annually, and many workers have lost their lives due to overwork. The government will now attempt to communicate better with the public and protect worker's rights.

via Business Insider|
#business#labor-unions#millennials