CBX Daily 2/13/2025

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Claire Moraa
February 13, 2025

Today, equity and energy are facing AI’s might, but let’s start with how Google’s ethics are far from right…

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Google Reneges On Its AI Promises On Arms & Surveillance

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Well, that was short-lived. Google (GOOG -3.19%) just hit the CTRL + Z buttons on a previous pledge to refrain from using AI in weapon development and surveillance. The dangers of allowing AI to surveil people without their consent are far reaching. With AI racial biases is law enforcement already picking up the pace and heavily affecting the minorities, this could be a major blowback that exacerbates the misuse of technology to infringe on people's rights.

Unpacking Generative AI's $43 Billion Price Tag On Equity & Energy  

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As the world increasingly relies on artificial intelligence, we must examine its implications for society, mainly through the lens of the Black community. Training large language models, such as OpenAI's GPT, demands enormous energy resources—nearly 1,300 megawatt-hours per model, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 130 U.S. homes. With generative AI potentially consuming up to 33 times more energy than task-specific software, we are facing an environmental and societal crisis.

Pop Queens Take Over The Music Industry With Streams In Trillions  

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The global music industry experienced a groundbreaking year in 2024, with total music streams hitting nearly 5 trillion, marking a 14% increase from the previous year. Who led this boom? Women. The remarkable performance of female pop artists who consistently topped U.S. music charts, like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé, commanded the spotlight, with their music dominating streaming platforms for an impressive 34 weeks in 2024 .

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Trump may be shooting himself in the foot with his immigration raid as he is overlooking a looming global crisis–the growing shortage of workers. Will these actions exacerbate the labor gap, or will they force a rethinking of how to manage workforce needs?

A. "Work" by Rihanna – The labor shortage is a challenge, but it's also an opportunity for resilience and innovation. This could push industries to think outside the box and adapt through technology and automation
B. "Changes" by Savara – This is a wake-up call for a need to build new pathways and structures to bring in workers who can help sustain economies, rather than shutting the door
C. "Lean on Me" by Kirk Franklin – The pressure to reduce immigration might seem like a solution, but in reality, it's unsustainable. The loss of migrant workers could drive the nation into crisis as businesses and infrastructure crumble under the weight of labor shortages

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Pro Athletes' Moms Create Silent Investment Management Network  

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Mother-child partnerships in professional sports and entertainment are reshaping the investment scene. Now a trailblazing network of professional athletes' mothers, League of Industry Moms, is changing how silent investment partners are shaping the way wealth management works in sports. These maternal figures serve as vital guardians for these elite performers' financial futures, as a hidden force behind many multi-million dollar deals.

Black Restaurateurs Should Be Aiming For Culinary Michelin Stars  

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The Michelin Star is a prestigious award given to the most deserving restaurants around the world. In the U.S. there are approximately 230 Michelin Star restaurants and only 29 of them are Black owned, including Luella’s Southern Kitchen and Kokomo. This rating includes the quality of the food, decor and service. More Black restaurateurs should be aiming for this rating, as it can increase business traffic by up to 80%.

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