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flag Silicon Valley AI firms increasingly adopt grueling 70-hour workweeks despite health risks and bans in China.

flag A growing number of AI companies in Silicon Valley are adopting extreme work schedules similar to China’s banned "996" culture, with some employees working up to 70 hours weekly and incentivized by bonuses and equity. flag Despite China’s Supreme Court ruling the practice illegal and global health warnings linking long hours to increased stroke and heart disease risks, the trend persists in parts of the U.S. tech industry. flag Research shows overwork contributes to burnout in nearly a third of workers and raises serious health risks, while experts argue sustainable success requires valuing employees over relentless labor. flag In contrast, Australia resists such practices due to strong labor protections and cultural emphasis on work-life balance.

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