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.

00:00 – Intro & welcome

01:36 – Meta’s AI-Generated Ad Campaigns (2026 Preview)

02:43 – The Problem with “Perfect” Content

05:11 – AI Can’t Iterate from Nothing

06:06 – Will This Actually Help SMBs?

08:06 – Accessible Ways to Enhance Campaigns Right Now

09:56 – Human Creativity Still Wins

11:46 – Update: OpenA’s AI Device Plans

12:12 – Wrapping Up: What to Watch, What to Do

“Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to enable AI ad creation by end of next year” by Mark Sweney for The Guardian

“OpenAI Aims to Offer AI Access Through ‘Ambient Computer Layer,’ Without Screens” by PYMNTS

In light of Sam Altman’s acquisition of iPhone and Apple Watch designer Jony Ive’s startup, there’s speculation about the development of new AI-powered devices that could reshape the way we communicate and engage digitally. This week’s episode of Accelerated Velocity looks at increasing competition amongst major players in AI development–from updates in the AI-powered search race to a discussion on the future of handheld devices.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:37 - An AEO success story

02:28 - The Importance of Schema Markup for search visibility

05:40 - Emerging AI Browsers and Search Trends

07:50 - Apple’s contract with Google

09:23 - Google's Response to AI Competition

10:44 - The ‘next wave’ of AI

11:36 - Is Jony Ive working on a groundbreaking AI device?

12:39 - The future of communication devices

15:54 - AI Glasses–yes or no?

18:27 - Outro

Sources

“Google Unveils A.I. Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search” by Tripp Mickle for The New York Times

“OpenAI Unites With Jony Ive in $6.5 Billion Deal to Create A.I. Devices” by Mike Isaac and Cade Metz for The New York Times

“Details leak of Jony Ive’s ambitious OpenAI device” by Ryan Daws for AI News

A House bill could put a 10 year ban on U.S. state-level regulations of AI. This episode of Accelerated Velocity dives into the implications of AI deregulation for both individuals and businesses. With AI being used to power more and more processes–including making critical, potentially life-altering decisions–accountability is key. Whether or not states maintain the authority to pass regulatory legislation on AI, this is a crucial reminder of the need for businesses to practice decisive and transparent AI practices. From personal steps to maintain data privacy to customer-facing AI policies, we unpack it all.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Intro

03:05 – Details U.S. AI legislation & deregulation

04:24 – What happens when AI makes critical life decisions

06:15 – How deregulation could affect transparency and employment

08:00 – The industries (and individuals) that need to be paying attention

09:51 – Data privacy, user control, and trusting AI platforms

10:33 – Memory layers, personal AI agents, and where we draw the line

12:18 – Social media as a cautionary tale

14:31 – Outro

Sources:

“House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in ‘big, beautiful’ bill” by Matt Brown and Matt O’Brien for AP News

“Sam Altman’s goal for ChatGPT to remember ‘your whole life’ is both exciting and disturbing” by Julie Bort for Tech Crunch

“Californians would lose AI protections under bill advancing in Congress” by Khari Johnson for Cal Matters