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In an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out. www.wired.com/story/silico...

wired.comSilicon Valley AI Startups Are Embracing China’s Controversial ‘996’ Work ScheduleIn an industry once known for cushy perks, some founders are now asking staff to commit to a 72-hour weekly schedule. You’re either in or you’re out.

@ericodinn.bsky.social

Gotta say, I’m so sick of AI at this point. It’s the dot-com era all over again and the end result will be the same.

OtakuNoCreepo 🎃🇺🇦🇵🇸

@wessoman.bsky.social

No, it will be worse, because at least the Dot Com bubble didn't completely fuck up the environment and the energy infrastructure, and we know damn well this 72 hour workweek isn't going to leave until everyone unionizes.

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@ericodinn.bsky.social

Well, you get my point. 👍

OtakuNoCreepo 🎃🇺🇦🇵🇸

@wessoman.bsky.social

Hahaha yeah. But when the AI bubble bursts it's gonna completely 1929 the entire market, because the rich are gonna want to offset their losses somehow, and that means what's left of the middle class will take it right in the shorts.

@ericodinn.bsky.social

As we always do.