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https://velozlab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/google-meta-ad-budget-cover.jpg20001333Google is moving Search campaigns to AI Max and Meta removed manual placement controls in August 2026. What changed, why it matters for local businesses, and what to check this week.