Multiple staff members at the UK’s AI Safety Institute (AISI) have taken leave due to stress, with some employees undergoing counseling.
Burnout is linked to tight testing schedules for new AI models and growing concerns regarding potential societal harm from the technology.
Researchers at Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic report similar mental strain and high-pressure work environments.
Low morale has led to resignations from top researchers who believe certain AI models are unsafe for public release.