Democrats cite AI gains and automation in Senate bill calling for 32-hour workweek

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Democrats called for Congress to pass a bill mandating a 32-hour workweek.

The Vermont independent Sanders said that advances in artificial intelligence, automation and soaring corporate profits justify shortening the workweek.

The bill would lower the maximum hours required for overtime compensation and protect workers from salary cuts. Experts differ on whether a shorter workweek increases overall productivity. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Democrats cited advances in artificial intelligence and automation Thursday in their argument for a bill that would mandate a 32-hour federal workweek."Despite massive growth in technology and worker productivity, millions of […]

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