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Sep 19, 2026
Lucy Guo discusses the increased workload from AI despite its intended efficiency
Sep 19, 2026
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Lucy Guo, founder of Passes and former CEO of Scale AI, argues that AI is causing some workers to work harder rather than easier. She cites her own experience of working a 26-hour day and highlights research indicating that employees are taking on more responsibilities and longer hours as they integrate AI into their workflows.
- Lucy Guo became a billionaire after selling her startup Scale AI to Meta and has since invested in various startups through her venture capital firm, Backend Capital.
- Guo claims that AI is making people work harder because they need to be alert for their AI agents, citing her own experience of working a 26-hour day.
- Research from UC Berkeley on a U.S. tech company found that employees worked faster and took on more tasks, often extending their work hours without being prompted.
- Guo emphasizes the importance of people in a company, stating that identifying individuals with complementary skills is crucial for success.
- She co-founded Scale AI in 2016 and retained equity that contributed to her wealth, briefly making her the youngest self-made woman billionaire before being surpassed by another entrepreneur.
- Guo expressed that losing her title is a positive sign for women in business.
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