Annie Wright
Coverage of Annie Wright in the Nexus archive.
- From the people building it to the ones who have to use it, AI is creating all types of anxiety
AI and other technological shifts are causing significant anxiety among tech workers in Silicon Valley, who report feeling rattled by disruption and layoffs. Companies currently struggle with how to effectively evaluate or measure employees' use of AI, leading to general professional uncertainty about the technology’s integration into the workplace.
- Complicity grief, liquidity anxiety: Silicon Valley therapists are confronting a lot of new neuroses
Tech workers are experiencing heightened anxiety and 'complicity grief' due to the collision of mass layoffs, AI advancements, and volatile IPO markets. Psychotherapists note that current concerns involve existential fears about job displacement, shifting beyond simple burnout. Data indicates a deterioration in the industry's state of mind, with reported burnout rising from 44.4% to 55.7% between 2025 and 2026.