Sergey Brin told Google staff that working 60 hours a week is the 'sweet spot'
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- Sergey Brin recommended employees be in the office at least every weekday and suggested 60 hours a week as the 'sweet spot' for productivity.
- He emphasized competition in AGI development, urging Google to 'turbocharge' efforts to win the race.
- Brin warned against working over 60 hours to avoid burnout and criticized those working the bare minimum.
- He encouraged using Google's AI tools to boost coding efficiency and has taken a more hands-on role since returning from retirement.
- The memo aligns with broader corporate trends pushing for more in-person work, including at companies like Amazon and JPMorgan Chase.