Meta's Alex Schultz, recently appointed as the company's first chief data officer, shared insights on the future use of AI in brand marketing. He identified three categories: pure AI-generated content, creators empowered by AI, and brands avoiding AI altogether. Schultz believes the largest segment will be brands and creators using AI as a tool alongside human creativity, highlighting a shift towards AI-human collaboration in marketing. This reflects broader trends in technology driving business outcomes and creative strategies in advertising.
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