{
  "id": 18848866,
  "title": "Jeff Bezos backs three-day workweek in AI age, says it can support families too",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/jeff-bezos-backs-three-day-workweek-in-ai-age-says-it-can-support",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T02:37:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/jeff-bezos-agrees-with-three-day-week-in-ai-age-says-some-people-will-decide-i-can-support-my-family-by-/articleshow/135649819.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon founder Jeff Bezos foresees a future where artificial intelligence enables many individuals to reduce their work hours while still providing for their families, asserting that escalating productivity may fundamentally transform how society perceives employment. In an interview with Fox News, Bezos contended that AI-driven productivity could eventually permit workers to sustain their family's financial well-being with considerably fewer workdays. \"Some people will choose to support their family by working just three days a week,\" Bezos stated. He further elaborated on AI's potential to generate economic wealth and grant people greater flexibility in determining their working hours. AI could potentially create labor shortages instead of widespread joblessness, as companies may struggle to attract talent if employees can meet their financial needs with less effort. While Bezos remains optimistic about AI's long-term implications, he cautioned that investors face challenges in identifying which companies will succeed amidst the intense innovation. Amazon and Bezos's space venture Blue Origin are poised to benefit from AI advancements, as the company invests heavily in AI infrastructure and explores space-based data centers to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence services. Bezos's remarks align with a growing consensus among technology leaders, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, and Microsoft-backed billionaire Bill Gates, who all predict shorter workweeks as AI becomes more prevalent.",
  "summary": "Jeff Bezos envisions a future where artificial intelligence paves the way for shorter workweeks. He argues that with heightened productivity, families could sustain their living standards while working fewer days. This shift could potentially eliminate the need for many households to rely on dual incomes. Fellow business leaders echo his sentiments, suggesting AI will shift work dynamics…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}