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AI Doesn’t Reduce Work—It Intensifies It

by Simon Willison · 1:59

This article discusses initial findings from a Berkeley Haas study suggesting that while artificial intelligence can boost productivity, it frequently intensifies work by increasing cognitive load and constant context switching, potentially leading to burnout. Original URL: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/9/ai-intensifies-work/