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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. Intox…

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  1. 2026-08-22 22:00 · Techmeme
    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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