Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, states that artificial intelligence will not reduce the workweek, despite the increase in productivity.

In a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on the workweek. Although technology has improved employees' lives and gives them more free time, Altman emphasizes that it will not usher in an era of a four-day workweek for most people. He explained that, although people now have more time for relaxation and a better quality of life, there will not be a fundamental change in the labor market. As productivity increases, people's expectations rise as well, leading to greater time occupation. Altman suggests that, despite complaints about the workload, people will find happiness in their activities. The idea of shorter workweeks gained popularity after the pandemic, in response to employee burnout and the desire to give them more control over their schedules.