Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, stated during a town hall that AI-driven productivity gains should lead to increased work output rather than longer vacations for employees.
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The statement was made during a recent town hall meeting
Aug 10, 2026
09:52 am
What's the storyMeta's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Andrew Bosworth, has said that the company will not use artificial intelligence (AI) productivity gains to give employees more time off.
The statement was made during a recent town hall meeting where Bosworth was asked if AI-driven productivity improvements could lead to more vacation days for employees.
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