Overview
- Giri Kuncoro said he closed his laptop at 5:30 am after a 19-hour day, calling it his longest at xAI and adding that he had “never felt more alive.”
- His post on X drew broad criticism over health risks, with commenters saying it was “not a flex” and warning of burnout.
- Some users praised his commitment or shared similar experiences, revealing divided views on extreme work schedules.
- Reports framed the episode against Musk’s advocacy for intense workloads, including his view that world-changing work exceeds 40 hours a week.
- An outlet counted roughly 90,000 views for the post at the time of reporting, and no response or policy change from xAI was reported.