A growing trend in AI startups is the adoption of extreme working hours, akin to the previously banned "996" work pattern, with companies like Cognition and Replit expecting employees to work 80+ hours a week. Despite the risks of burnout and declining productivity, the urgency to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) drives this culture, as founders aim for rapid success and substantial financial rewards. However, the sustainability of such work patterns remains questionable, as history suggests that long hours do not always correlate with success in the tech industry.