AI Brain‑Fry as Occupational Hazard

Supervising and fine‑tuning many agentic AI tools imposes a distinct cognitive load that causes fatigue, reduced motivation, and mental exhaustion among knowledge workers. Firms and regulators will need workplace rules, limits on supervisory scope, and mental‑health safeguards distinct from classic burnout interventions. — Recognizing 'AI brain‑fry' reframes AI policy from purely productivity and safety questions to labor standards, mental‑health regulation, and organizational design.