
Google is ramping up its efforts to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and employees are feeling the pressure. In an internal memo, co-founder Sergey Brin called for a 60-hour workweek, describing it as the “sweet spot of productivity” for those working on Google’s Gemini AI models. This push for extended hours is part of a broader trend, as major tech players like OpenAI and Alibaba also race toward AGI. But as Google tightens its focus, questions arise: Can the tech giant strike a balance between innovation and employee well-being?