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996 goes West: US AI start-ups adopt China tech’s controversial work schedule to get ahead

Why advocates believe 996, the controversial 9am to 9pm, six-day-a-week culture popularised in China, can give American firms decisive edge

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.

Read original at South China Morning Post

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