Google, Sergey Brin and AI

Google co-founder Sergey Brin reckons the next big leap in AI is possible - but only if we all ditch working from home
Brin believes that, with the right resources, the company can win the AI race, but that means workers are being urged not only to return to the office but to consider doing longer 60-hour weeks (which works out to be 12 hours a day over five days).
Sergey Brin says 60-hour in-office weeks are key to Google's AI push
Brin called for Googlers working on the company's AI products to increase their hours in a memo seen by The New York Times.
In leaked memo to Google’s AI workers, Sergey Brin says 60 hours a week is the ‘sweet spot’ and doing the bare minimum can demoralize peers
In an internal memo seen by the New York Times, the Google cofounder told employees working on Gemini, which develops the company's suite of AI products, that he recommends being in the office "at least every weekday" and that "60 hours a week is the sweet spot of productivity."
Google's Sergey Brin wants employes to work 60 hours a week - 'Sweet spot of...'
Brin has urged those working on the Gemini AI models to commit to 60-hour workweeks and come to the office every weekday. This statement comes at a time of intense competition in the AI sector, accelerated by the rapid surge of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Sergey Brin says AGI is within reach if Googlers work 60-hour weeks
According to the memo seen by The New York Times, Brin says Googlers should try to work 60 hours per week to support the company's AI efforts. That works out to 12 hours per day, Monday through Friday,
Google’s Sergey Brin says 60 hours per week in the office is ‘sweet spot’ for AI workers
Sergey Brin is urging employees working on AI to spend at least 60 hours per week in the office as Google faces heated competition from OpenAI, Meta, DeepSeek and others.
Sergey Brin tells Google employees that 60 hours a week is the 'sweet spot' for productivity. Some beg to differ.
Sergey Brin suggested Google employees work about 60 hours a week. Yet, experts warn longer hours could harm productivity and lead to burnout.
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Urges DeepMind Staff to Increase Office Time, Work Hours
According to an internal document viewed by the firm, Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google and board member of Alphabet (GOOGL, Financials), advised staff members at DeepMind, the artificial intelligence branch,
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Urges Team For 60-Hour Work Week Amid AI Competition
Mr Brin, who is estimated to be worth $144 billion, emphasised that "60 hours a week is the sweet spot of productivity" in a memo.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin urges Gemini AI team to 60-hours a week | Here's why
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has urged on staff members developing the company's Gemini AI models to adopt 60-hour workweeks and daily office attendance, signaling a heightened urgency in the quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI),
Google co-founder urges AI staff to 'turbocharge' efforts, work 60 hours per week
Google co-founder Sergey Brin urged employees at the company's DeepMind AI division to "turbocharge" their efforts, as the company battles entrenched rivals and new entrants for supremacy in the generative AI race.
Final AI race has begun: Tech giant Google co-founder Sergey Brin tells employees to step up or step out
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has urged employees working on the companys Gemini AI models to commit to a 60-hour workweek ...
Google’s (GOOGL) Brin Urges AI Team to “Turbocharge” Efforts to Win the AGI Race
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) co-founder Sergey Brin is urging the AI (artificial intelligence) team to “turbocharge” their efforts to win the fast-paced ...