Reducing Cognitive Load in Intelligence Work: Tools, Tactics, and Tradeoffs

Workers who report the largest AI productivity gains also report the most burnout, and BCG has named the mental fatigue that comes from overseeing AI output. In intelligence and security work, cognitive load builds from routine volume, tool sprawl, report production, and the effort of checking AI drafts against their sources. This piece covers four ways to reduce it while the analyst keeps control of judgment and review.