AI fatigue is real and nobody talks about it

Engineers using AI for daily tasks are experiencing increased fatigue despite quicker task completion. AI can speed up individual tasks, but it also leads to more tasks and higher expectations. This results in cognitive overload due to constant context-switching and increased reviewing work.

The paradox lies in AI making production faster while burdening humans with greater decision-making costs. Engineers are often stuck in a cycle of refining prompts for AI instead of solving primary problems.

To mitigate burnout, strategies like time-boxing AI use, separating thinking time from AI assistance, and accepting "good enough" output have proven helpful. Ultimately, sustainability in workflow is vital as AI can drain energy and affect mental skills.

Engineers thrive when using AI wisely, not excessively.