AI agents' growing capabilities are driving productivity FOMO among some startup founders, who feel compelled to work long hours managing and guiding the agents (Katherine Bindley/Wall Street Journal)
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Katherine Bindley / Wall Street Journal : AI agents' growing capabilities are driving productivity FOMO among some startup founders, who feel compelled to work long hours managing and guiding the agents — The growing capabilities of AI give new meaning to working yourself to the bone — Seductive. Intoxicating. All-consuming.
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