Mark Zuckerberg recently presented a new AI-powered advertising engine at Stripe’s Sessions conference—what he calls the ‘ultimate business machine.’ Designed to streamline ad production, this tool could see traditional agencies and creative teams become a thing of the past, though it does come with the condition of linking your bank account.
This system is built to generate and test thousands of image ads in real time. That approach prompts an important question: are we on the brink of a more efficient advertising era or merely heading for feeds swamped with cookie-cutter AI content?
On TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, and Anthony Ha explored this innovative model, debating its promise for marketers while recognising its potential challenges for creative agencies. They also discussed other tech stories, such as Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro besting Pokémon Blue—a highlight that sparked mixed reactions.
The podcast further touched on the growing presence of robotics in everyday life, from countertop machines that lend a hand in the kitchen to major strides in autonomous vehicle technology by firms like Uber and Waymo.
Another intriguing segment covered Brian Armstrong’s latest venture, which has already raised $130 million to investigate age-reversing treatments. This effort underscores how AI is steadily merging with healthcare, aiming to push the boundaries of human longevity.
