Meta is set to launch advanced AI tools by the end of 2026 that will let brands fully automate ad campaigns—from creating images, videos, and text to precise targeting—using just a product image and budget. This move, part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s push to make advertising AI-first, could disrupt the $160 billion ad industry and reduce reliance on traditional agencies. Marketing giants like WPP and Publicis saw stock drops following the news. The tools aim to democratize advertising, especially for smaller businesses, by handling the entire process from creative to media buying.