The Tech Firms Embracing a 72-Hour Working Week
Thursday, 12 February, 2026104 words2 minutes
Some tech companies want workers to work very long hours. They work from 9am to 9pm, six days a week. This is called "996" culture.
Rilla is a tech company in New York. It tells workers they must work about 70 hours each week. The company gives free food and gym membership. But the work is very hard. Workers say they love their jobs. They want to do great things.
This culture started in China ten years ago. Now it is popular in American tech companies. These companies are racing to build new AI products. They think long hours help them win the race.
