Feeling AI fatigue at work? Take our survey

Software engineers are increasingly reporting "AI fatigue" as coding tools boost productivity while also draining them mentally.

Facing pressure to stay competitive and avoid layoffs, many are leaning into AI tools to do more, faster, but those productivity gains can come at a mental cost. Siddhant Khare, a software engineer who builds AI tools, said he once could focus on a single task but now finds AI constantly pulling him in different directions.

Steve Yegge, who worked at Amazon in the early days and spent 12 years at Google, said he and friends have started taking naps during the day to cope with exhausting AI coding sprints, and suggested companies consider imposing a 3-hour cap on AI-assisted work.

AI fatigue isn't just about being tired of hearing about AI or feeling pressured to use it; it has become a topic across engineering and other industries. Do you use AI tools at work and feel AI fatigue? Take our survey.

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