BUSINESSJul 29 · 09:45 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERSarah E. Needleman ([email protected])

The AI race is taking a toll on founders. Not everyone can afford to take a break.

AI startup founders are experiencing severe stress and health issues due to the intense competition and demands of the AI industry. Leaders like Lilian Weng of Thinking Machines Lab, OpenAI's Fidji Simo, and xAI cofounder Greg Yang have stepped back or reduced roles for health reasons. Financial pressures, 996 work schedules, and talent wars exacerbate burnout among tech leaders.

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