Zoom CEO Predicts AI Will Cut Workweek to Just 3–4 Days
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan painted a future where artificial intelligence will not just change work — it will redefine time itself.
AI avatars and the rise of the “digital double”
Speaking at the San Francisco conference, Yuan unveiled new AI features for Zoom that include what he calls a “digital twin” — a personalized avatar capable of speaking and presenting on behalf of its user. The technology, already demonstrated during a call with investors, allows for entirely new forms of communication and delegation.
“The avatar can join a meeting for you,” Yuan explained, “handling conversations, negotiations, or updates while you focus on more important tasks.”
It’s a concept that once belonged to science fiction, but it’s now entering corporate life.
From meetings to negotiations — AI as a business proxy
Yuan suggested that the use of AI companions won’t stop at video calls. He envisions a near future where two executives could send their digital twins to negotiate a contract entirely within Zoom — while the humans themselves oversee the summary afterward.
This shift could dramatically reduce the need for constant human presence in day-to-day operations. “We’ll check emails less, handle fewer meetings ourselves, and still achieve more,” Yuan said.
A shorter workweek — powered by automation
The Zoom chief believes this level of automation could fundamentally change how we work. “Because of this, we won’t need to work five days a week, right?” Yuan joked from the stage. “In five years, it might be three or four.”
His remarks reflect a broader optimism across the tech industry: as AI systems take over repetitive and administrative tasks, productivity could rise even as working hours shrink.
Automation meets reality: Amazon’s example
While Yuan’s vision sounds liberating, other tech giants are already facing the disruptive side of AI. Amazon, for example, is preparing another wave of layoffs aimed at reducing costs and compensating for overhiring during the pandemic.
CEO Andy Jassy acknowledged earlier this year that the company’s increasing use of AI-driven tools will likely lead to further staff reductions. “As automation expands, some roles simply become redundant,” he admitted.
The future of work: less hustle, more balance
If Yuan’s prediction holds, the next decade could redefine work-life balance. Instead of endless Zoom calls, AI avatars may handle the routine while humans focus on creativity and decision-making. Whether this utopia arrives in three years or ten, one thing is certain: the workweek may never look the same again.
Editorial Team — CoinBotLab