CBX Daily 9/19/2025

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September 19, 2025

Today, racial inequality in beauty entrepreneurship continues to steal the show, but let’s start with how AI therapy is not the way to go…

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AI Isn’t Your Therapist & Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing

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Artificial intelligence chatbots (a.k.a. “AI Therapists”) have surged in popularity as tools for mental health support, primarily because they offer cheap or even free access to therapy. In 2024, the global market for chatbots in mental health and therapy reached $1.37 billion, according to Acumen Research. Data from a recent YouGov Surveys: Self-Serve poll of 1,500 U.S. adults reveals that approximately a third of Americans 35% are familiar with applications using AI chatbots to provide mental health support. This poll also offers deeper insights into user preferences and concerns regarding the use of these chatbots. Despite their growing popularity, the use of AI bots for therapy remains highly controversial, LifeStance Health reports. 

Black Beauty Entrepreneurs Drive Growth Without Billion-Dollar Payoff

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Black consumers are not shy when it comes to purchasing beauty products that take prime place in their self-care routines. However, despite accounting for more than 11% of beauty customers throughout the country, Black-owned beauty brands account for only 2.5% of total revenue accrued from the industry. Given that 11.1% of beauty sales comes from the pockets of Black Americans, this is not a good look considering the $2.6 billion opportunity that’s being slept on by not addressing the beauty industry’s racial inequity. 

Goldman Sachs Bets On Superfans & Streaming For Music Growth

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Streaming once again takes center stage in Goldman Sachs (GS -0.60%) latest ‘Music in the Air‘ report. The financial firm lays down a bold claim that the global music industry is on track to nearly double its revenues over the next decade, climbing from about $105 billion in 2024 to nearly $200 billion by 2035. Currently music streaming sales are dominated by top R&B and hip-hop artists such as Bad Bunny, Drake, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Burna Boy and Cardi B. For artists, labels, and listeners whose contributions often drive streaming dominance, these trends could reshape both opportunity and equity in the music business. 

Collectibles Are the New Cultural Currency for Gen Z

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Gen Zs are often touted as the generation invested in the wrong things but they're proving us all wrong with their interests. This group is embracing aged wine, antique watches and more collectibles. They appreciate a luxury classic handbag and it's easy to see why. It could be nostalgia, it could be a new interest but the numbers show that 94% of millennials and Gen Zs want to have their little corner of collectibles. 

How Automation Is Erasing Entry Level Opportunities Across Industries

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For today’s graduates, the first rung on the career ladder is starting to look like quicksand. The traditional entry-level job, once the bridge between school and the professional world, is rapidly disappearing. Artificial intelligence, automation, and cost-cutting have converged to reshape the job market, and young workers are paying the price. A Stanford study found that employment for workers aged 22 to 25 in AI-exposed fields like software development and customer service has dropped by about 13%, while older, more experienced workers have remained insulated. 

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