Why 3 days at work is the big AI promise that Bezos, Dimon, and Gates can't stop talking about
Jeff Bezos, Jamie Dimon, and Bill Gates predict AI will lead to more people working less than four days a week. There's precedent for such a shift.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Jamie Dimon, and Bill Gates have all expressed optimism that artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially reduce the standard workweek. Elon Musk and Sam Altman have offered contrasting perspectives, with Musk suggesting work may become optional and Altman arguing people are too competitive to work less.
The idea of a shorter workweek resonates with business leaders because history has shown that technological advancements often lead to reduced working hours. Alex Tabarrok, an economics professor at George Mason University, believes a shorter workweek is more likely than mass unemployment due to AI. He argues that past innovations have led to people working less, and there is no reason why the future won't see a similar decrease in working hours.
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