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Art collectors are adjusting their investment strategies downwards because of the unpredictable and ongoing economic changes. 2023 saw them slash their investment portfolios to 19% from 24% in 2022. This takes a toll on the already declining Black artists’ representation in global auction sales which currently stands at at 1.9% from 2008 to mid-2022.

We’re exploring why art collectors are quietly editing down their prized portfolios.

A significant change is happening in the fast-changing world of influencer marketing. Generation Z now have a new competitor: Artificial Intelligence. With 53% considering influencing as a viable career, this dream could soon be disrupted. AI influencers such as Lu do Magalu and Lil Miquela are becoming increasingly popular and are having a significant impact, reshaping the business and cultural dynamics of this growing industry.

Quick look at Gen Z trying to hold onto authenticity while AI influencers multiply

The healthcare industry continues to incorporate artificial intelligence into many of its platforms, and early indicators reveal the technology outperforms and offers more accurate diagnoses than doctors. Healthcare has always struggled with income and race based inequities rooted in various forms of bias. A.I. seems like a sensible investment for the facilitation of most day-to-day healthcare activities, so should minorities approach the subject matter with apprehension?

Let’s talk about AI’s tightening grip on a $188B healthcare market.

It was once believed that rap and hip-hop would be a passing fad, yet those genres along with R&B have dominated the last decade of music, with people betting big on the future worth of nostalgia listening. Now hip-hop icon Eve is parting ways with her music catalog for an eight-figure deal, in the ballpark between $25 million and $50 million, according to Music Business Worldwide. As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.

See how Eve’s catalogue deal and the surprising math behind why buyers are paying big

Ease into the week feeling lighter, sharper, maybe a little more locked in, with “I Wish” by 21 Savage ft. Jawan Harris setting the tone.

It’s calm but focused. The kind of track that quietly nudges your mindset forward before you even realize it’s happening.

Hit play, get comfortable, and let this week’s CBX Vibe guide the momentum where it needs to go.