AI is changing everything—how we work, how we connect, and even how we fall in love. In the Q3 issue of Worth, we open with a trio of features that unpack the most profound and personal consequences of artificial intelligence.

We begin with “Will AI Take Your Job?”, a hard look at how generative AI is transforming the labor market. It’s not just automating tasks—it’s reshaping entire industries. Some jobs will vanish, others will evolve, and a new class of work will emerge. We dive into the data, speak with economists and workforce strategists, and lay out what HNW families and business leaders need to know about protecting their human capital in the age of automation.

From employment to intimacy, “The Rise of AI Romance” tackles the next frontier of human-machine interaction. Apps like Replika and EVA AI aren’t just offering companionship—they’re reshaping expectations, desires, and even marriages. What happens when AI becomes emotionally intelligent, always available, and never argues? The implications are strange, seductive, and deeply unsettling. We explore them with ethicists, engineers, and yes—real users.

In “The Energy Cost of AI,” we expose the hidden toll of artificial intelligence on our planet. Training a single LLM can consume more power than 100 American homes use in a year. We talk to infrastructure experts and environmental scientists about the clash between technological progress and sustainability. Spoiler: The future of AI might look less like ChatGPT and more like a water-cooled server farm in rural Ohio.

And yet, AI isn’t the only transformative force we cover this quarter.

In finance, we unpack the sweeping implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the tax law overhaul that quietly reshaped generational wealth planning. With lifetime exemptions rising to $30 million per couple, estate attorneys are calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—and a fleeting one. Our breakdown includes expert commentary from Hughes Hubbard’s Richard Miller and Plante Moran’s Dawn Jinsky, covering everything from dynasty trusts to charitable deduction haircuts.

If you prefer horsepower to spreadsheets, Tim Stevens delivers a stunning feature on two restomodded Porsche 911s—reborn as electric machines. One comes from Estonia’s Kalmar, the other from Everrati, inspired by the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Both fuse analog soul with digital power, wrapped in body panels made from natural flax fiber. It’s sustainability at 140 mph.

We also profile Dave Munson, the Texas-based founder of Saddleback Leather, who describes his business as a “leather ministry.” He’s not scaling. He’s not selling. He’s building bulletproof bags, bilingual schools, and a purpose-driven legacy rooted in faith, humility, and humor. It’s an antidote to unicorn culture—and a story we need right now.

In our Living Well section, we explore the intersection of wellness, wealth, and technology.

  • Dr. Judith Joseph of NYU breaks down the science of happiness and her breakthrough research on high-functioning depression. Her biopsychosocial model is a practical framework for understanding your own emotional blueprint—and finally feeling like yourself again.
  • Lindsay Hanson of John Hancock explains how behavioral insurance is moving from reactive risk modeling to proactive wellness. Think early cancer detection, premium discounts for good sleep, and wearables that reward real health behavior.
  • Dr. David Benavides offers a wake-up call on sleep. Spoiler: Running on five hours is as dangerous as driving drunk. His message is backed by science, data, and one sobering stat after another.

We also pull back the curtain on Sensei, the high-end wellness retreat founded by Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus. At the intersection of luxury hospitality and biometric coaching, Sensei is helping UHNW clients manage stress, optimize performance, and—perhaps most importantly—combat the epidemic of loneliness among the affluent.

Finally, we go north—far north—with Gordon Feller’s deep investigation into the Central Arctic Ocean. What was once frozen, protected, and ignored is now melting, contested, and increasingly drilled. Between executive orders, international jockeying, and fragile Indigenous ecosystems, the Arctic has become a geopolitical flashpoint that few are watching—but everyone should be.

Together, these stories form a mosaic of modern leadership, legacy, and longevity. At Worth, we’re not just tracking wealth—we’re rethinking what it’s worth. We hope this issue helps you live a little longer, think a little deeper, and maybe even sleep a little better.