Sergey Brin’s ‘Sweet Spot’ Memo to Google AI Workers Leaked

In an internal memo that recently leaked to the press, Google co-founder Sergey Brin made it clear to the company’s AI employees that working the standard 40-hour week is not enough. According to Brin, the ‘sweet spot’ is closer to 60 hours. He argues that doing the bare minimum can have a demoralizing effect on teammates.

Brin believes this commitment, above and beyond standard working hours, is key to maintaining Google’s leading position in the highly competitive landscape of AI research and development.

This revelation may raise eyebrows in an industry often criticized for its ‘workaholic’ culture, where long hours and weekend work can lead to burnout and mental health problems. It remains to be seen how Google’s workforce will react to Brin’s comments. Read More