Do you wake up from that same nightmare in a cold sweat, worried about whether you’re going to be replaced at work by the breakdancing restaurant robot? Do you fear getting a calendar invite from your manager, with an HR rep added and — for some reason — Sam Altman?

No? Just me? Well, we might have some help for those fears: a quiz!

It is reasonable — healthy, even — to feel anxiety about what the near future will look like as AI increasingly shapes more of our lives. Underneath conversations about AI — whether they’re hopeful, skeptical, or fearful — is one big question: Is my job going to be replaced by AI?

We vibe-coded a simple quiz, loosely based on a database covering what skills and tasks are needed in hundreds of jobs maintained by the US Department of Labor, that will help you figure out how AI-proof your job is — and what you can do to help mitigate your risk.

Click here for our full methodology.

Here’s the quiz:

For example, I, Katie, am a journalist (a role that doesn’t require formal credentials) who doesn’t manage anyone, and I scored a 68 on the quiz. That puts me in the yellow risk zone. My editor, who does manage people, got a 66. The higher the number, the more your job is potentially exposed to AI. Much to consider.

• I didn’t plan to have a big family, but it became the center of my life.
• I raised my kids mostly on my own after my husband left our family.
• Now that they’re grown and scattered, I miss the chaos of our daily life.

I didn’t plan to have 5 children. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to get married.

I envisioned a life modeled after my childhood heroine, Mary Richards, the fictional associate producer at WJM-TV, played by Mary Tyler Moore. Yes, I was the girl who stayed in her dorm room on Saturday nights to watch each episode. That served me well because I did work for several years in television and eventually landed in Hollywood.

That’s where I met my husband, a recently resettled Cambodian refugee who worked with me on translating a film. We got married a year later, and I got pregnant just about immediately.

Of my 5 children, all but 2 were surprises

I was not expecting to be expecting so quickly. But pregnancy did not upend our plans to move cross-country and resettle in Boston.

I was six months along when we drove the 3,000 miles from California to Massachusetts. My enduring memory of the journey happened on our third day in the restroom of a McDonald’s in Texas on Prom Night. These cute teens were touching up their makeup when I entered and immediately vomited into a sink. Instead of acting horrified, they were sweet and sympathetic to my condition. I’ll never forget that.

Three months later, I gave birth to my first son, and it was love at first sight. When he was 2, we started talking about having another child. I was unaware that I was already pregnant. When my period didn’t stop, I found out I’d lost that baby that I didn’t even know existed. Within a few months, I was pregnant again and at week 12 lost that pregnancy as well.

Undeterred, we tried one more time and conceived our second son, the only one of our four biological children who was planned.

It was easy to get pregnant

I got pregnant again and delivered my third son just a year later.

I loved these three boys, but I really wanted a daughter, too. We adopted a baby girl who came to us at 6 months through the foster care system, and then I thought we were done.

I gave away all the baby clothes and equipment and settled into raising four kids. My husband had a different idea: leaving our family to create a new one. Wracked with guilt for abandoning us, he returned, and I got pregnant again. I was 42 and reeling from the emotional roller coaster of my broken marriage.

It took the full nine months to come to terms with having another child. I can still recall the look of disbelief on my oldest son’s face when we told him he’d have another sibling.

My kids made it easy to parent them

When my youngest was 8 months old, my husband left for good. I told the kids that even if he asked to return, I would not welcome him back.

During much of our time together, I felt like a married single mother. Now I was one in earnest, but I relished the role and loved managing our big household. I credit my children with making the job easier.

They were a united front, supporting each other and me. Those with driver’s licenses would ferry the younger ones to their various activities. The more mature boys would cook, clean, and even do laundry. It was a blissful existence despite the circumstances until they started leaving for college.

Now that they’re adults, I miss the chaos

Two enrolled in schools within five miles of home, and two chose campuses in California. With fewer visits home, I sold our house and moved west, too, knowing the youngest would eventually be resettled in California.

I envisioned replicating our large family gatherings with my adult kids, but that’s not happening nearly as often as I’d like. Although four of them are now on the West Coast, only one lives nearby. My son, who’s the father of my two grandchildren, is in New York.

Since the pandemic, the whole family has only gathered together once for my youngest son’s wedding. Although I meet up with them and their partners in their personal pods whenever I can, we don’t bring the whole tribe together often enough.

I miss the energy, the noise, and the intensity. I loved the constant activity. I even loved the mess.

That’s all gone now, which is why I tell young couples contemplating having large families that this day will come for them, too. While they may enjoy the controlled chaos of raising a lot of children, one day those kids will disperse, and it won’t be simple to maintain the bonds we work so hard to forge when they’re young.

Sometimes I think that if I had only one child, this time of life would be easier, but that’s not true. I love the whole lot of them and can’t imagine life without this crowd.

• Oura CEO Tom Hale said he sometimes observes employees in Slack.
• When he sees “great work,” he comments directly on it, he says.
• Hale said lurking in employee Slack rooms has helped create a culture where ideas flow freely.

Leadership styles vary widely from CEO to CEO. Some are highly visible and communicative, earning trust through memos, town halls, and motivational messaging, while others take a quieter approach, building credibility through observation.

Tom Hale, CEO of Oura, said he leans toward a quieter leadership style, especially in times when he can’t connect with employees in person.

He said he often lurks in employee Slack channels, for instance, without actively participating.

“So, I can’t drop by your office, but you know what I can do, I can kind of lurk in your Slack chat, and if I see some really great work, I’m going to comment directly right on that,” he said on a recent episode of Sequoia Capital’s podcast.

He suggested it could be a lesson for executives, too. Paying attention to work across all levels of the company and occasionally chiming in— whether to say “that’s a really good idea” or “have you considered this”— helped create a culture where ideas can move more freely, he said.

Communication is a two-way street, and Hale said employees would sometimes even challenge him. “Creating a non-hierarchical culture that’s not bound by time, or geography, or role is really powerful,” he added.

Oura, the maker of the eponymous health-tracking ring, launched in 2013 and has since become a subtle Silicon Valley fashion statement. The company now employs over 900 people. In October, it reached an $11 billion valuation, after raising $900 million in Series E funding.

Hale stepped into the role of CEO in 2022, bringing with him more than two decades of experience in the tech industry. He began his career at graphics and software company Macromedia, and stayed on after Adobe acquired it in 2005. He later held roles at Second Life maker Linden Lab, HomeAway, and Momentive-AI, the parent company of SurveyMonkey, before joining Oura.

Oura did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

• I lived in Italy for eight years, and I still go back every summer to visit family and enjoy Europe.
• I wish I could go even more often, but it’s not always possible to hop on an international flight.
• Luckily, I’ve found cities in California, Michigan, and Florida that feel like Italy to me.

When I was in college, studying abroad in Italy was a no-brainer. My great-grandparents are from a tiny village just outside Modena, and I was curious about my heritage.

Something that took me by surprise, though, was the realization that I didn’t want to leave.

After my semester ended, I lived and worked in Rome throughout my early 20s. Eventually, I moved back to the US and became an Italian teacher.

Although I now live in Chicago, Italy still feels like my second home: I make a point to spend summers there, mainly so my daughter can bond with her nonna.

As lucky as I am to visit Italy every year, I still wish I could go more often. Thankfully, I’ve discovered a handful of places across the US that capture the energy of my favorite Italian regions.

These cities offer Americans a slice of Italian culture, minus the hourslong flight overseas — and help quench my insatiable thirst for Italy with soul-stirring food, wine, history, and charm.

Catalina Island’s hidden coves and crystalline waters feel like Capri.

Located off the coast of southern California, Catalina Island is about 22 miles long. It’s easily accessible via ferry service, which operates out of three ports near Los Angeles.

When I first visited Catalina Island, I was awed by the dramatic shorelines, crystal-clear waters, and hidden coves. I felt like I was back on Capri.

I hiked to the top of the Garden to Sky trail, catching panoramic views that felt straight out of a Mediterranean postcard. Then, I soaked up the sunshine at Descanso Beach while sipping a chilled glass of prosecco.

Florida is home to Coral Gables, a city that always reminds me of Lake Como.

With its glamorous Mediterranean-style architecture, lush gardens, and waterfront estates, Coral Gables feels like Florida’s answer to Italy’s Lake Como.

The Italian Renaissance-inspired Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, built in the early 1900s, reminds me of the grand villas that line Como’s shores.

If you plan your own visit, don’t forget to check out the Venetian Pool — this public swimming spot was carved from a coral rock quarry, and (true to its name) feels straight out of Italy.

Chicago and Milan are “sister cities,” and it’s easy to see why.

It’s no surprise to me that my hometown of Chicago and the metropolis of Milan are officially sister cities. Both feature vibrant street art, designer boutiques, and — unsurprisingly, maybe — delicious Italian food.

I always recommend that tourists plan a trip to coincide with the Randolph Street Market, a pop-up vintage extravaganza. You can also explore Chicago’s dynamic mural scene with a street art tour.

Finally, Chicago’s pizza is as hearty and rich as any slices you’d find in Italy. You can’t leave my hometown without trying our legendary deep dish.

For a classic experience, head to Giordano’s. The stuffed pizza here is a masterpiece of cheese and sauce wrapped in a golden crust.

Sonoma bears an uncanny resemblance to Tuscany.

The first time I visited Sonoma, California, I was struck by how much it resembled the Tuscan countryside, from the golden hills to rustic farmhouses.

When I found myself gathered around a long wooden table at Pedroncelli Winery, surrounded by laughter, clinking glasses, and the comforting scent of fresh herbs and olive oil, I felt wrapped in the same warmth and magic of the Italian countryside.

Perhaps the most obvious similarity, though, is the locals’ deep appreciation for wine. You can even immerse yourself in vineyard life by staying at one of the several wineries that offer accommodations.

Venice Beach in California feels just like the Italian city of the same name.

Venice Beach’s bohemian vibe and canals are an almost-perfect replica of Venice, Italy.

Developed in 1905, the canals of this coastal Los Angeles neighborhood were designed to look like those in Venice. Whenever I stroll along the picturesque bridges and waterfront homes, I almost feel like I’m in Italy … all that’s missing are the gondolas.

Frankenmuth, Michigan, reminds me of the Italian Dolomites.

This Michigan city’s Alpine-style buildings, hearty cuisine, and cozy charm really resemble the Dolomites in northeastern Italy.

Moments like browsing handcrafted wooden ornaments at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland (the world’s largest Christmas store), enjoying a traditional Alpine feast, and setting off on a riverboat cruise on the Cass River made me feel like I was celebrating Natale — or Christmas — in Europe.

This story was originally published on August 18, 2025, and most recently updated on March 26, 2026.

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• JPMorgan software developers say the bank is raising its expectations for AI use.
• Internal company communications reveal the bank’s new AI targets.
• The updated objectives affect members of its global developer workforce.

JPMorgan Chase’s message to its global armada of software developers is clear: embrace AI or risk falling behind.

Internal company documents seen by Business Insider and posted to JPMorgan’s intranet for employees lay out a series of new expectations for the bank’s software engineering workforce, who comprise the majority of its 65,000-person-strong Global Technology division. The newly listed objectives, published on the intranet earlier this month, say all software and security engineers are expected to “drive excellence” by adopting AI and “contributing to initiatives that improve productivity, speed, scalability, and impact.”

One document authored by the bank’s human resources leaders laid out two core objectives for software engineers: step up their coding game, and start harnessing AI to save time and get more done. The new language about objectives “will be added automatically and will appear by the end of March,” an image of the document on the intranet showed — a reference to upcoming changes to employees’ goals expected to take effect at the end of this month. The firm also instructed workers to develop clear goals with their managers that align with the bank’s new objectives.

“Demonstrate measurable improvement in code quality, speed and productivity through regular use of approved AI coding assist tools, contributing to the team’s overall efficiency targets,” read one goal written by HR. “Engage in identifying, implementing and optimizing AI-driven automation opportunities within technology lifecycle management (TLM) processes to drive efficiency and support capacity unlock initiatives, ensuring all enhancements leverage current technology assets before considering new solutions.”

A spokeswoman for JPMorgan declined to comment.

JPMorgan is among Wall Street’s biggest spenders on technology and artificial intelligence, with projected tech investments reaching roughly $20 billion in 2026 — far exceeding peers like Goldman Sachs. Across corporate America, companies including Meta and Google have begun pushing employees to adopt AI tools and, in some cases, evaluating their use.

Business Insider spoke to five engineers across the bank who said the push to adopt AI has been felt far and wide — in managerial conversations, in intranet posts, and through dashboards that display who’s using certain AI tools, and who’s not. They added that discussions about productivity and AI adoption have become more frequent in recent weeks. It all comes as developers get ready for a pilot of Anthropic’s Claude Code to be rolled out as soon as April, said a longtime IT developer in the Global Technology group. Claude Code would be made available alongside the four other large language models coders are already using: two from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and two from Anthropic’s Claude.

‘Anxiety’ among developers

The developers Business Insider spoke to said they’ve been encouraged to use AI tools for a wide range of tasks, from writing code to preparing presentations. One dashboard that tracked adoption and usage of the bank’s GitHub Copilot appeared to show details as granular as which employees had installed it and identified individuals as “light,” “heavy,” or “non” users.

For some, the message has added pressure inside a firm that has drawn scrutiny in recent years for its use of internal monitoring tools and performance tracking. Business Insider published a series of reports on the firm’s Workforce Activity Data Utility in 2022, a program that collected data points about how employees were spending their day — from the length of video calls to how long they spent drafting emails to where they were sitting in the office.

“There’s a lot of anxiety in the environment right now,” the longtime IT developer said. Those who don’t use AI risk being seen as underperforming, the developer said. Another developer said their manager said in a recent meeting that availability of the new AI tools comes with an “expectation” that velocity and output should show “a noticeable increase” quarter over quarter.

Three of the five developers Business Insider spoke to said the tools are helpful, despite discomfort over the tracking.

New performance dimensions

The updated guidance on AI use comes as the bank implements other adjustments to how it ranks workers’ success on the job. Going forward, the bank said on the intranet portal, it’s streamlining some of the primary “dimensions” it uses to grade employees, pivoting to using two categories: “what you achieve” — business outcomes — and “how you achieve it,” including adherence to the firm’s behavioral principles.

According to screenshots from the bank’s intranet, JPMorgan will segment workers into three buckets: “stand out” for those who exceed job standards, “achiever” for the majority of employees, and “needs improvement” for those who require “additional support” and have struggled to perform consistently.

Another page Business Insider reviewed listed skills non-managers working in software engineering were expected to display across “all performance dimensions.” One is “Data Fluency,” noting that the skill is applied by those who develop and drive “adoption of new tools or methodologies to leverage data in the flow of work.” “Rate of adoption” is cited as one measurement of the employee’s impact toward exhibiting the skill in practice.

The documents from the JPMorgan intranet echo the firm’s long-standing culture of internal monitoring and data collection, making clear that continuous performance tracking is vital for keeping workers on target throughout the year.

“You and your manager will use your objectives to track your progress during the year, recognize impact, and streamline your annual review,” the firm wrote on an internal page tied to goals.

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