AI can cause "brain fry" and diminish critical thinking if not used strategically. Experts warn against outsourcing thinking, leading to mental fatigue and reduced effectiveness. To avoid this, set ...

AI can accelerate productivity across your organization—but if you’re not careful, it can also lead to what researchers call “brain fry.” As employees juggle multiple AI tools and oversee streams of ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Part of the pitch for artificial intelligence in the workplace goes like this: It ...

Over half of Americans use AI, according to a 2025 YouGov survey. Using the technology too much can lead to a new problem called “brain fry,” which Harvard Business Review recently defined as “mental ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the big picture of artificial intelligence. The brain is unimaginably complex. Google and Harvard recently announced ...