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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

AI causes ‘brain fry’ at work, researchers warn

Office workers are experiencing mental fatigue and 'AI brain fry' from using artificial intelligence tools - (Pauline Wee & DAIR / Better Images of AI / CC)

Artificial intelligence tools are causing workers to suffer from mental fatigue and a phenomenon referred to as “brain fry”, according to new research.

Researchers at Harvard Business Review surveyed around 1,500 US-based workers across a variety of industries, revealing a harmful trend for people using AI to increase productivity and improve performance.

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