A recent Harvard Business Review study finds that extensive use of AI agents and tools at work can cause a condition researchers call “AI brain fry,” characterized by mental fog, headaches, and difficulty focusing. While users of AI report lower overall burnout, they experience higher decision fatigue and are more likely to make errors. The fatigue stems from managing large volumes of information and frequent task switching, suggesting that the cognitive load of multiple AI tools can outweigh their efficiency benefits. Read more →