996 means working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. Fueled by AI ambition and the promise of glory, Silicon Valley is embracing punishing work hours that China has rejected as exploitative.

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Inside 996: Silicon Valley's Hype-Fueled Obsession With Overworking | Tech Today

DEC 10, 2025-1 MIN
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Inside 996: Silicon Valley's Hype-Fueled Obsession With Overworking | Tech Today

DEC 10, 2025-1 MIN

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996 means working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. Fueled by AI ambition and the promise of glory, Silicon Valley is embracing punishing work hours that China has rejected as exploitative.