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AI makes tech workers' jobs harder, with 90-hour weeks reported

12 August 2026 · in 80 words

AI makes tech workers' jobs harder, with 90-hour weeks reported

Employees at major AI firms like OpenAI and Meta say the push for AI is leading to long hours and constant pressure. Some staff reported working over 90 hours a week during development pushes, with many moved onto AI teams without much choice. An MIT scholar suggests efficiency gains from AI often create new tasks and higher expectations, not more free time.

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