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Automation with Transparency

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When Google Ads Became a Black Box: What I Lost and What It Taught Me

4 October 2026

I liked Google Ads when I could see what was happening and act on the detail. As more decisions moved into automation, losing that visibility reinforced how much I value systems I can inspect and understand.

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