Why advocates believe 996, the controversial 9am to 9pm, six-day-a-week culture popularised in China, can give American firms decisive edge
For 996 advocates in the US right now, the logic is clear: long hours are the path to getting ahead in the AI “gold rush”.
China’s culture of overworking then came under scrutiny after the deaths of employees who had been working long hours in tech. Fledgling start-up founders also embraced the gruelling schedule in the hope that long hours would lead to the success of their businesses.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
