Fortune: Just 5% of workers have this skill, according to Google, and they’re 4.5 times as likely to have a higher salary
February 19, 2026
In reporting on a new Google AI fluency study, the Fortune article draws on commentary from Matt Sigelman, president of the Burning Glass Institute, to highlight how workers can succeed alongside AI rather than be displaced by it. Sigelman states: “While being able to vibe code some new spreadsheet tracker app is interesting and a good skills-building exercise, it’s unlikely to help you do your job bigger and better. But using AI to help generate new ideas, prototype concepts, and automate manual work so you can focus on higher-value activities will be the key to thriving alongside an AI-supported workforce.”