AI is causing cognitive fatigue. Here's how to work with more haste and less speed
Research indicates that while AI is intended to enhance productivity, it often leads to increased workloads and cognitive fatigue among employees. Many professionals are struggling to balance the speed of AI with the quality of their outputs, resulting in stress and unrealistic expectations. Experts suggest focusing on the right tools, guidelines, and outputs to effectively leverage AI without succumbing to its challenges.
- ▪AI usage can lead to more work rather than reducing it, causing cognitive fatigue.
- ▪Professionals are encouraged to limit their toolset to those that provide real value in their roles.
- ▪It's crucial to balance the speed of task completion with the quality of work produced.
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Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence AI is causing cognitive fatigue. Here's how to work with more haste and less speed Research suggests people are working harder and less smartly with AI, but there are ways to turn emerging tech into a valuable tool. Written by Mark Samuels, Senior ContributorSenior Contributor June 3, 2026 at 11:02 a.m. PT S847/iStock / Getty Images PlusFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Staff who use AI can end up with more to do, not less.Think carefully about the tools you're using and why.Adopt a set of standards and refine your outputs.The promise of productivity boosts from AI can come with an unwelcome side order of stress.
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