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1. This week we discuss AI’s indirect effects on work and mental health, plus a major update on US air traffic control modernization. We cover “AI replacement dysfunction,” described as stress, anxiety, insomnia, and identity loss driven by the narrative that AI will make workers obsolete, and debate whether it reflects AI-specific harm or broader workplace insecurity and poor management messaging. We also explore the concept of “cognitive debt,” where heavy chatbot reliance and cognitive offloading may erode skills or leave partially developed ideas and externalized reasoning trapped in chat histories.

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Join Nick Roome and Barry Kirby in Episode 314 of Human Factors Cast! In this live-recorded episode, the focus is on artificial intelligence (AI) and its unavoidable presence in human factors and UX. The duo dives deep into security, trust, and teamwork between humans and AI. You'll also hear the latest from the new segment, This Week in Aerospace, which covers advanced air mobility's future in the US.

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In this episode of Human Factors Cast, Nick Roome and Barry Kirby dive into the latest and greatest from CES 2026. You'll hear about the most exciting and disappointing new tech, from AI missteps to innovative modular repairable headphones. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in consumer products, why usability still matters, and how evolving tech can both enhance and complicate daily life.

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