1. Gill is the founder and CEO of Kognitos, a company that uses AI to automate business processes.
2. He believes AI may lead to an “always-on” culture in the workplace, causing employees to work more, not less.
3. Experts have differing opinions on whether AI will lead to job losses or enable a four-day workweek, with management playing a key role in determining the outcome.
As the founder and CEO of Kognitos, Gill utilizes generative artificial intelligence to automate business processes, predicting that AI will lead to an “always-on” work culture where individuals are constantly available. While some believe AI could lead to a four-day workweek and increased leisure time, Gill sees the potential for AI to create more pressure on employees to work longer hours. He suggests that AI could be used by companies to compete non-stop, leading to workers needing to be on-call constantly.
However, not everyone shares Gill’s concerns. Emily Rose McRae from Gartner believes that competitive pressures and the need to retain employees could actually drive more companies to experiment with a four-day workweek. She suggests that adopting a 24/7 work model may not be feasible due to the limited workforce available. Simon Johnson, a professor at MIT, also acknowledges the pressure white-collar workers already face to work extra hours and questions how AI will address this issue.
While some believe AI could lead to a shorter workweek, others like Alexey Korotich from Wrike warn that the technology may actually increase pressure on employees to be “always on.” However, Dale Whelehan from 4 Day Week Global suggests it will ultimately be up to management to decide whether AI results in job losses or enables a four-day workweek. In the end, Gill believes individuals’ desire to outperform others may lead to longer workweeks, regardless of technological advancements.