The four-day week myth: Why AI won’t reduce workloads

Summary: The assumption that the efficiencies and automations created by AI might enable a reduction in working hours overlooks the reality that productivity gains rarely translate neatly into less work. Without action from HR leaders, efficiency gains may become another driver of overload.When OpenAI published its paper on the productivity potential of AI earlier this year, much of the conversation quickly returned to the idea of the four day working week. If AI can help employees complete