Should AI agents have working hours like human employees?

A new concept proposes that AI agents should have designated working hours to avoid constant interruptions, potentially boosting human productivity by batching notifications and delaying non-urgent tasks outside those hours.

We expect AI to be available 24/7, but should it always be? Imagine an AI executive assistant that intentionally batches notifications, delays non-urgent interruptions, and only escalates high-priority issues outside “working hours.” Could an AI that knows when not to interrupt you actually make us more productive? Where would you draw the line between responsiveness and respecting focus?