AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’
- Posted on March 13, 2026
- By CNN
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AI is exhausting workers so much, researchers have dubbed the condition ‘AI brain fry’

Part of the pitch for using AI at work goes like this: It’s like having a team of people to delegate your grunt work to, freeing you up to think strategically and maybe, just maybe, take a long lunch or head home early. Or maybe even be more productive, to make more money. It’s a nice idea!