OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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"The ideas in this policy report might work, but doing so will take a complete change in the political headwinds to shift the balance between labour and capital like OpenAI is asking for."
— Gina Neff , Academic
"Such displacement could mirror that seen during the Industrial Revolution."
— Andrew Bailey , Executive
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The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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