Growing concern over AI fatigue among students and teachers

Students increasingly depend on AI for assignments, making detection far harder than before.
Experts warn that heavy reliance on AI is fuelling a growing sense of exhaustion.

Experts say growing exposure to AI is leaving many people exhausted, a phenomenon increasingly described as ‘AI fatigue’.

Educators and policymakers note that AI adoption surged before society had time to thoroughly weigh its ethical or social effects. The technology now underpins tasks from homework writing to digital art, leaving some feeling overwhelmed or displaced.

University students are among those most affected, with many relying heavily on AI for assignments. Teachers say it has become challenging to identify AI-generated work, as detection tools often produce inconsistent results.

Some educators are experimenting with low-tech classrooms, banning phones and requiring handwritten work. They report deeper conversations and stronger engagement when distractions are removed.

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