This analysis is part of our broader research on AI & Productivity Systems → AI productivity tools were supposed to make work lighter. Tasks would move faster. Planning would become easier. The mental load of modern work would finally ease. Instead, many people in 2025 feel more mentally drained than before. Not because AI doesn’t … Read more
This analysis is part of our broader research on AI & Productivity Systems → AI productivity tools were widely expected to save time in 2025. Calendars would optimize themselves, tasks would plan themselves, and assistants would reduce the mental load of modern work. In practice, many users experienced something different. While AI features became more … Read more
An analytical look at how productivity tools performed in 2025, examining real usage patterns, practical outcomes, and the design choices that shaped adoption.