Meta launched Meta Ads AI connectors in open beta, shifting away from its traditional walled garden strategy. This update allows advertisers to integrate third-party AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude directly into the platform.

Businesses can now create, manage, and analyze ad campaigns without building custom integrations. The connectors establish a direct and secure link to Meta ad accounts to streamline marketing workflows.

The initiative targets advertisers using external AI for creative iteration and performance analysis. This move supports Meta’s broader strategy to embed artificial intelligence across its advertising ecosystem.