In an interview with Fox News on October 7, 2026, Jeff Bezos stated that artificial intelligence could lead to a three-day workweek. He suggested that AI-driven productivity gains could allow households to rely on a single income.
Bezos expects AI to drive double-digit productivity growth across various economic sectors. He argued that this shift will likely result in labor shortages rather than mass unemployment, as employers may struggle to find enough workers.
The Amazon founder expressed skepticism regarding predictions that AI will cause widespread job displacement. His position contrasts with warnings from industry leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei.
Bezos noted that Amazon has reduced its corporate workforce by approximately 30 000 employees over the past 12 months. He attributed these cuts to over-hiring during the pandemic rather than to AI-driven automation.
During the discussion, Bezos also mentioned his involvement with the AI startup Prometheus and provided updates on his space company, Blue Origin. He did not provide a specific timeline for the transition to a shorter workweek.
