Bill Gates believes the future of work could look radically different — and it may only require a two-day work week, thanks to AI.

In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates claimed that AI might present a two-day work opportunity for professionals.

the standard working week was Monday to Saturday. "We find that the men come back after a two-day holiday so fresh and keen that they are able to put their minds as well as their hands to work ...

The two-month test found that the 240 participants were more productive, reported lower levels of stress, and enjoyed a much-improved work-life balance when they cut out one working day a week.