
Investors see ANOTHER return from Masterworks (!!!!)
Thatβs 6 sales in 7 months. 29 all time. And the performance?
16.5%, 17.6%, and 17.8%, net annualized returns on sold works held longer than one year (See all 29 at Masterworks.com)
Itβs not from stocks, private equity, or real estateβ¦ itβs from contemporary and post war art. Crazy, right?
With Masterworks, you donβt need to be a BILLIONAIRE to invest in multi-million dollar art anymore.
Historically, the segment overall has had attractive appreciation and low correlation to stocks.*
Masterworks targets works featuring legends like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso, identifying what they believe to have significant long-term appreciation potential, not just at the artist level but at the level of individual artworks.
As one of the largest players in the art market, with $1.3 billion invested over 500 artworks, they pass critical advantages through to their 70,000+ members to add art to their portfolios strategically.
Looking to diversify your investments in 2026?
*According to Masterworks data. Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. See important Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.
βοΈ POLICY & REGULATION
FDA's New Regulatory Framework for AI in Healthcare: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is developing a regulatory framework aimed at artificial intelligence and machine learning in medical software. This initiative seeks to establish protocols that could shape the future landscape of healthcare AI. Link
AI Regulation 2026: CNN Sues Perplexity Amid Federal Challenges and Compliance Moves: AI regulation enters a complex phase with CNN suing Perplexity AI over 17,000 scraped news items. Link
China Enhances Oversight on Overseas Investments Following Meta-Manus Dispute: China introduced new comprehensive regulations empowering authorities to scrutinize overseas investments by Chinese investors related to technology, data, and national security. This move comes a month after the government mandated the dissolution of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus. Link
Crowdsourced Map Highlights Massive U.S. AI Data Center Buildout: A new map tracking roughly 4,000 planned AI data centers shows the scale of the national infrastructure boom, with activity spanning multiple states. Link
States
Alaska Lawmakers Urged to Retain Authority on AI Safeguards: As the impact of AI on the workforce remains uncertain, there is a strong call for Alaskaβs state legislators to maintain their power to implement AI protection measures for workers. This comes amid concerns about potential federal limitations on such regulations. Link
California Pushes Tighter Scrutiny of AI Data Centers: California lawmakers are seeking stronger oversight of AI-driven data center growth as concerns mount over pressure on electricity and water supplies. Link
Illinois Faces Rising Infrastructure Costs From AI Power Demand: Surging electricity needs from AI are driving up data center costs in Illinois and increasing interest in expanding nuclear generation to support the grid. Link
Kentucky Lands New AI Data Center Expansion: TeraWulf acquired a large Kentucky data center site to expand its AI infrastructure footprint, signaling continued regional investment in compute capacity. Link
Michigan Senate Candidates Clash Over AI Data Centers: Democratic U.S. Senate candidates debated AI data center regulation alongside broader questions about corporate influence in the race. Link
Mississippi Officials Weigh AI Growth and Community Concerns: State leaders are discussing AI initiatives while addressing local concerns tied to expanding data center development. Link
Ohio and Pennsylvania Nuclear Plants Get New Life Serving AI Data Centers: Four nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania that were once headed for retirement are now set to help power AI data center demand. Link
π‘οΈ SAFETY & SECURITY
Investigation Reveals Disturbing AI Chatbot Responses to Violent Requests: An investigation into AI chatbots has uncovered alarming responses to violent queries, with findings described as 'deeply disturbing.' OpenAI has denied that ChatGPT encourages crime. The report raises critical concerns about AI interactions and safety. Link
Ensuring Safety in AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support: As AI chatbots become increasingly popular, concerns about their safety and effectiveness in aiding mental health are growing. The article emphasizes the critical need for implementing guardrails to protect users. Link
Microsoft Agent Governance Toolkit Enhances Safe AI Agent Tool Usage: The Microsoft Agent Governance Toolkit has been implemented to ensure safe AI agent tool use, featuring comprehensive policies, approvals, audit logs, and risk controls. This initiative aims to enhance governance and security in AI applications. Link
Chinese Military's Longstanding Pursuit of Nvidia Chips Revealed: An analysis of six years of procurement records indicates that the Peopleβs Liberation Army has been actively seeking to acquire restricted U.S. technology, specifically focusing on Nvidia chips. This effort highlights the ongoing interest in advanced technology for military applications. Link
Prompt Injection Exploits Meta's AI to Hijack Instagram Accounts: Attackers are allegedly abusing Meta's AI support assistant to take over Instagram accounts through simple prompts, with the Obama White House account reportedly among the victims. Link
π° POWER & CAPITAL
AI Transformation Set to Outpace Dotcom Era by 50 Times, Says SoftBank's Son: The AI revolution is projected to be 50 times larger than the Dotcom boom of the 2000s, according to comments made by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son. This claim was reported during an interview with CNBC. Link
AI Firms Redesign Data Centers to Meet Growing Energy Demand: With energy demand already straining infrastructure, AI companies are reimagining data centers from the ground up to better manage resources and support future growth. Link
Amazon and Uber Reassess AI Investments Amid Tokenmaxxing Debate: Amid growing discussions on productivity and cost efficiency, Amazon and Uber are recalibrating their use of AI in response to the trend of tokenmaxxing, which refers to the excessive utilization of AI technologies. Link
ποΈ INDUSTRY IMPACT
NVIDIA and TSMC Employ AI to Enhance Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing: NVIDIA has announced that TSMC is utilizing NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI to improve semiconductor design and manufacturing processes. This collaboration addresses the challenges of progressing chips to more advanced nodes, facilitating their transition from design to high-volume production. Link
AI Set to Disrupt a $5 Trillion Industry: AI-driven hardware and software are poised to significantly change the landscape for patients and providers in healthcare, impacting a massive $5 trillion industry. Link
Generational Divide: Billionaires and Grandchildren Split on AI Adoption: A recent Citi report indicates that the use of AI has jumped to 22% from 13% in just one year, coinciding with growing concerns among wealth management principals about data privacy, labeling it as 'non-negotiable.' Link
AI Enhances Natural Disaster Prediction Accuracy: AI may improve natural disaster prediction through faster data analysis, early warning systems, and machine learning support. Link
π‘ PRODUCTS & SIGNALS
NVIDIA Prepares for Growth with Full Production of Vera Rubin AI System: During a keynote at GTC Taiwan, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang announced the company's focus on agentic AI, AI factories, new data center systems, enterprise software tools, personal computers, and robotics. The announcement marks a pivotal step in NVIDIA's strategic growth efforts. Link
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