AI saves 5 hrs/week but adds 3 hrs of learning, sparking burnout
Survey data shows AI users reclaim about 5.1 hours weekly, yet they spend another 3.3 hours troubleshooting, leaving a net productivity gap. 77 % feel their workload has grown and 23 % report anxiety, confirming that faster generation isn’t faster completion. Teams must redesign workflows to offset the hidden review cost.