Heavy AI use makes you more likely to burn out and quit your job, new study finds
Briefly

Research indicates that while AI tools enhance productivity, they may negatively impact mental health. A survey of 2,500 workers found the most frequent AI users faced 88% higher burnout risks and were twice as likely to quit. Conversely, 88% of freelancers viewed AI positively without mental health issues. Workers increasingly see AI as coworkers, with 85% reporting greater politeness towards AI than humans. Despite productivity benefits, many employees are experiencing diminished psychological safety and team connection, raising concerns about long-term workforce implications.
"Following a survey of 2,500 workers...the most devoted users of AI tools...are also 88% more likely to experience burnout and twice as likely to quit, compared to their colleagues who use the technology less frequently."
"Among all respondents, 90% said they've come to view AI more as a fellow coworker than merely a tool...85% of respondents said they're more polite to AI than to their fellow human workers."
Read at ZDNET
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