The bogus four-day workweek that AI supposedly ‘frees up’

Here's something that might sound too good to be true — AI could supposedly free up our workweeks. But hold on — there’s a catch. The Washington Post recently hyped up the idea that AI is leading companies to adopt four-day workweeks, giving workers more time off. Sounds great, right? Well, Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, points out that this narrative often overlooks a harsh reality: without real power, workers aren’t the ones controlling these changes. Instead, it's business leaders and tech giants shaping the benefits. Reich explains that many companies tout shorter weeks as a perk, but the truth is, unless workers have a say, they won’t truly share in the gains. So what does this actually mean? The so-called ‘AI-fueled’ workweek might just be another empty promise — unless workers organize and demand a real say in how these changes roll out. Keep an eye — because the future of work isn’t just about tech, it’s about power.