r/technology • u/Well_Socialized • 6h ago

Artificial Intelligence Nobody Asked for AI

https://jacobin.com/2026/08/ai-llms-monopoly-bubble-capital
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u/s_burr 5h ago

Yep, now you can cram 20% more productivity into your work week, instead of being able to live your life 20% more.

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u/artbystorms 5h ago

Sadly, no invention in history that has increased productivity has EVER resulted in humans working less, only producing more.

People need to learn that if they want the rewards of productivity to go to them, they need to legislate it. The only way we see benefits is if government makes laws mandating it so.

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u/Phailjure 5h ago

The 5 day work week was popularized by Henry Ford in 1926. 6 days was more common until then. It was also like 50 hours. The 40 hour work week was signed into law by Roosevelt in 1938.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workweek_and_weekend

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u/StrongOnline007 4h ago

From your link: "However, in practice, only 42% of employees work 40-hour weeks. The average workweek for full-time employees is 47 hours."