#9: AI-Driven Ads: When Everything Is Perfect, Who Cares?
Accelerated Velocity
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<p>This week, Meta announced its plan to roll out 100% AI-Driven Advertising by 2026. This entails everything from AI-generated images, video content, and ad copy, to AI-powered audience personalization, to automated bid strategy. Peter and Grace discuss potential issues with an all-AI approach to digital ads, including the paradox that in a landscape of "perfected" (aka fully AI-optimized) content, brands will need to strive for original advertising and marketing strategies. Listen to the full episode for a deep dive into the benefits and challenges of these upcoming changes, and opportunities you can take advantage of today to enhance your ad performance. </p>
<span>Chapters: </span>
<p>00:00 – Intro & welcome</p>
<p>01:36 – Meta's AI-Generated Ad Campaigns (2026 Preview)</p>
<p>02:43 – The Problem with "Perfect" Content</p>
<p>05:11 – AI Can't Iterate from Nothing</p>
<p>06:06 – Will This Actually Help SMBs?</p>
<p>08:06 – Accessible Ways to Enhance Campaigns Right Now</p>
<p>09:56 – Human Creativity Still Wins</p>
<p>11:46 – Update: OpenA's AI Device Plans</p>
<p>12:12 – Wrapping Up: What to Watch, What to Do</p>
<span>Sources: </span>
<p>"Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to enable AI ad creation by end of next year" by Mark Sweney for The Guardian</p>
<p>"OpenAI Aims to Offer AI Access Through 'Ambient Computer Layer,' Without Screens" by PYMNTS</p>
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