AI Brain Fatigue: The Hidden Toll of Managing Smart Assistants
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BCG researchers describe 'AI brain fry' as a new cognitive load from supervising multiple AI agents and long prompts, especially for developers who must oversee AI-written code; while some findings suggest AI can reduce burnout by handling repetitive tasks, over-reliance risks wasted compute and missteps without vigilant human review; experts urge clear limits on AI use to protect well-being and maintain quality.
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