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Neon underscores a broader trend: corporations are reshaping the workforce into a flexible, gig-oriented model fueled by AI integration. Workers face intensified competition against machines and are often forced to work harder to stay relevant, all while the gig economy disrupts job security.
The AI Bubble and Musk’s Productivity Demands
Elon Musk’s approach at X (formerly Twitter) exemplifies the new productivity paranoia. Employees are given just 48 hours to justify their work with a one-page report outlining recent accomplishments and upcoming goals—an intense demand echoing Musk's earlier memos at Tesla and others. Neon defends this scrutiny as fair—if you bring value to a company, you deserve to be rewarded; if not, you risk immediate scrutiny or dismissal.