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Limit Coding to Combat AI Burnout, Experts Warn

2/13/2026

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  • Steve Yegge, formerly of Amazon and Google, says companies should limit coding time to three hours to prevent AI burnout.
  • He warns of a 'vampiric effect' where AI drains engineers' energy while increasing productivity.
  • Yegge urges engineers to set boundaries and learn to say 'no' to avoid 'AI fatigue'.
  • Many engineers are exhausted and irritable, often resorting to daytime naps, and leaders must recognize these limits to sustain the workforce.