Sam Altman Shuts Down Hopes of an AI-Led 4-Day Workweek Anytime Soon: 'Competition Drives the Economy' -

Sam Altman said AI hasn't led to 4-hour workweeks because people are competitive

Altman said AI won't cut workweeks; human competition drives people to raise expectations and compare themselves to peers. Tech leaders should recognize AI gains will intensify work, not reduce it, demanding new frameworks for sustainable team operations.