India, Aug. 31 -- The Indian-origin CEO of AI startup Greptile, Daksh Gupta, has stirred discussion after his remarks on the cultural disconnect between Burning Man and today's young tech workers in San Francisco.

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Speaking to The San Francisco Standard, the 23-year-old entrepreneur said that Burning Man has not really been part of the current culture since he moved to the city in 2023. As per the outlet, Gupta, who has become a poster child for the AI boom's hardcore work culture, explained how the festival feels out of sync with the disciplined lifestyle embraced by his peers.

"The current vibe is no drinking, no drugs, 9-9-6 [wo...