The first signs of burnout are coming from the people who embrace AI the most

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/the-first-signs-of-burnout-are-coming-from-the-people-who-embrace-ai-the-most/

It had started well. When they were first partnered, he worked less. He was home earlier, saw the kids. They’d even had a holiday. He took the Agent with him of course but he’d left it working while they spent time together. But then he heard about the hack from a colleague, a high-flyer. She didn’t know if it was ambition or fear that drove him to do it but once he started, he couldn’t stop. The Company made it easy, turned a blind eye. Overclocking wasn’t difficult and the effects were clear. She could tell. So could the kids.