Bernie Sanders | Senator argues for reduced working week due to advancements in AI

Senator Bernie Sanders this week voiced his support for a substantial reduction in the working week, suggesting that the ongoing artificial intelligence and robotics boom could pave the way for increased leisure time for American workers.

Sanders, who is known for his progressive stance on labor issues, argued that as technology accelerates work processes, the benefits should be shared with laborers in the form of more paid time off.

Sanders emphasized the mounting pressures faced by most Americans, including challenges related to parenting, housing, healthcare, and finances, which often lead to shortened life expectancies.

He asserted that the advent of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, should result in a more productive society where the advantages are distributed among workers.