OpenAI has released a 13-page policy paper suggesting a 32-hour work week with full pay, along with a tax on companies that replace human workers with AI. The proposal aims to reshape the future of work amid rapid AI adoption.
According to the paper, the reduced work week could maintain productivity while improving well-being. The robot tax would fund social safety nets and retraining programs. AI-native founders are already implementing similar models, and a $1,500-per-client side hustle using AI tools is being promoted as a way for individuals to fund their own four-day week.
The announcement has sparked debate about the role of AI in the workplace and the potential for a shorter work week to become mainstream.