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DeepSeek Founder Rejects 996, Promotes Flexible Work for AI Research
✍️ Times of India
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 12:40 PM
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DeepSeek's founder Liang Wenfeng has announced that the company shuns China's 996 work culture, opting instead for a flexible schedule without KPIs or overtime. The move aims to foster a relaxed environment conducive to focused AI research.
DeepSeek's founder Liang Wenfeng has announced that the company shuns China's 996 work culture, opting instead for a flexible schedule without KPIs or overtime.
The startup emphasizes a relaxed environment that it believes is essential for focused AI research, giving employees unallocated time to pursue projects.
This approach stands in contrast to some Silicon Valley leaders who champion longer workweeks and strict performance metrics.
Despite the relaxed model, DeepSeek continues to expand its AI portfolio, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive tech landscape.
The startup emphasizes a relaxed environment that it believes is essential for focused AI research, giving employees unallocated time to pursue projects.
This approach stands in contrast to some Silicon Valley leaders who champion longer workweeks and strict performance metrics.
Despite the relaxed model, DeepSeek continues to expand its AI portfolio, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive tech landscape.