Zoom CEO Eric Yuan predicts AI will significantly shorten the workweek, potentially to three or four days. Yuan believes AI's ability to automate tasks and boost productivity will make the traditional five-day workweek obsolete. He suggests that companies will embrace shorter workweeks as AI handles tasks previously requiring constant human oversight.
However, Yuan acknowledges this shift may lead to job losses, particularly in roles involving repetitive tasks. He notes that while some jobs will disappear due to AI-driven automation, new roles will emerge. Other tech leaders, including Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, have expressed similar views on AI's potential to reduce working hours.
Despite the optimism surrounding shorter workweeks, some caution that the remaining workdays may become more intense. The implementation of AI in the workplace continues to spark debate about its overall impact on employment and the future of work.
