"Through the framework of vocational awe, I will explore how an expanded workload created by the implementation of generative AI can lead those in higher education to burnout."

AI Fatigue and Vocational Awe in Academic Libraries by Greyson Pasiak https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/03/04/guest-post-ai-fatigue-and-vocational-awe-in-academic-libraries/

Guest Post — AI Fatigue and Vocational Awe in Academic Libraries - The Scholarly Kitchen

Today's guest blogger says academic librarians don't need another class on how to use AI, but an institutional reflection on the emotional and mental cost of rushing innovations.

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@actualham Thank you for sharing this article. It is a great read. I will share it with my also fatigued colleagues.

Best part is the finale:

"It seems we are past the point of slowing down integration. What we need now isn’t another class on how to use CoPilot but an institutional reflection on the emotional and mental cost of quickly advancing these tools in higher education. AI in academia is making a perfect cocktail for burnout, and we are already fatigued."

@anotherfami Just to be clear-- I did not write this!
@actualham I know now. Does one call it brain fart? I rephrased my original answer once I realized that. 😬