Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has again cautioned US tech giants against flexible remote working, citing China’s demanding “996” culture as a competitive threat. He argues remote work hinders innovation and young employees’ development. Schmidt’s concerns align with Google’s own policy shift, as co-founder Sergey Brin now urges AI teams to work in-office, even suggesting 60-hour weeks for optimal productivity.
Google’s ex-CEO raises ‘China alarm’, tells American tech firms: Remember, we’re …