The top AI fear for 6,000 tech pros isn't losing their jobs - it's more work for the same pay

ZDNet reports that many tech professionals are experiencing increased burnout and uncertainty as AI raises output expectations without corresponding rewards, with survey respondents split between feeling "amplified" and feeling diminished. The article recommends deliberate evaluation of tools, saying no to unnecessary adoption, focused depth in key skills (systems thinking, security, architecture), and organizational support for experimentation to help workers adapt.