‘AI brain fry’: Why your brain feels fatigued after using AI chatbots at work

Harvard University published survey of AI use and cognitive effects among workers, harvard University published survey results on AI use and cognition.

Survey included over 1,400 American full-time workers at large companies, survey of more than 1,400 American full-time workers at large companies.

Respondents roughly 14% reported feeling a mental fog after intensive AI conversations, respondents reported symptoms after intensive conversations with AI systems.

Symptoms included difficulty concentrating, slower decision-making, and headaches, symptoms described by affected respondents.

Researchers coined the term “AI brain fry” for mental fatigue from heavy AI use, researchers coined a term for the phenomenon observed.