AI workers don't work from home — they 'home from work'

Many post-pandemic AI startups see employees voluntarily returning to the office — often working longer hours and weekends — without formal RTO mandates.
Founders say in-person work builds high-trust culture, faster communication, and the close bonding that sparks rapid innovation.
Younger staff with equity and a tight “startup spirit” often prefer being together, though some teams keep small flexes like a designated WFH day.