Artificial intelligence will replace work jerks. People skills will become more important.

It's almost the weekend, pals. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I watch about one movie per year. Last year was "$4." This year, it was "$4" (finally).

The movie has similar vibes as the most recent story from my colleague and careers connoisseur $4. $4 to see what the future of work might look like.

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Before I find a way to replace myself in meetings, let's dive into today's tech.

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1. You're a jerk (I know)>$4. That coworker who's brilliant — but a horrible person — better watch out. With $4, employers are now looking for soft and technical skills. That leaves little room for unpleasant collaborators and icy communicators.

• Strong people skills are vital in an increasingly automated world. Companies want $4. And this could eradicate $4.
• People skills could become as valuable as coding capabilities, according to experts. Other $4 could include a willingness to learn, strategic thinking, and ability to mesh with a team.
• My teammate $4 breaks down how contemptible coworkers could get phased out in the near future.

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2. Laid off US tech employees were wrecked. Their European counterparts fared much better. Instead of suddenly being out of a job, European workers could get better severance packages, more advance notice, or even contest their layoff. $4

3. ChatGPT is getting stronger. The buzzy chatbot from OpenAI just got a fancy new update. It'll be able to understand images, and breaking its rules will become much harder. $4

4. Iconic light-up taxi ads are coming to Ubers. The ride-sharing company is looking more and more like the taxi industry it disrupted. Its latest update is billboards on top of cars. $4

5. Oracle is playing return-to-office roulette. Employees will find out within the next 30 days whether they need to return to the office, per a leaked email. They'll each be categorized as in-office, flex, or remote. $4

6. A leaked email shows Amazon has been working behind the scenes on AI. Software engineers have been encouraged to use Amazon's ChatGPT competitor at work, according to the internal message. $4

7. Kia just revealed its three-row electric SUV. It features bold edges and sculpted corners. Plus, the second row of seats can swivel 180 degrees. $4

8. Venture capitalists have never been more divided. VCs are arguing with each other in public over who killed their beloved Silicon Valley Bank. Usually, the industry is known for being collegial – but now, they are $4.

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9. Flight attendants reveal eight things people might not know about the job. They rush through boarding, since they're usually not paid until the doors close. And they aren't allowed to accept tips to upgrade passengers. $4

10. No clothes on>$4: What managing a 'textile-free' spa is like. Felix Kühn manages a German spa that requires guests to be naked to access the pool and sauna. $4

What we're watching today:

• Microsoft is hosting an online event called $4. CEO Satya Nadella will chat with Jared Spataro, the company's corporate VP of modern work and business applications.
• The $4 in Austin, Texas.
• $4 from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
• $4 for Jhené Aiko's birthday today.

Curated by Diamond Naga Siu in San Diego. (Feedback or tips? Email dsiu@insider.com or tweet @diamondnagasiu>$4) Edited by Matt Weinberger (tweet @gamoid>$4) in San Francisco and Hallam Bullock (tweet @hallam_bullock>$4) in London.