AI glossary

AI fatigue

Also called AI overload.

AI fatigue is the tiredness people feel from the amount of AI at work: new tools every month, constant announcements, output to check, and approval prompts clicked over and over. It describes a common experience, not a medical condition or a diagnosis, and it’s worth treating as a signal about workload and set-up, not a personal failing.

Why it matters at work

Tired people click “Continue” without reading, which is where checks stop working. Module 5 suggests running only as many AI jobs at once as you can check; if tiredness is affecting your health, talk to your manager or GP.