At the Affiliate World Asia Bangkok 2025 conference, I had the chance to sit down with Wilson from WA Desk to discuss the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in affiliate marketing and its impact on the job market as we enter 2026.
🚀 AI in Affiliate Marketing: A Game Changer
Wilson shared that AI will be widely used in affiliate marketing this year. It’s already helping affiliates with tasks like follow-ups, managing conversations across multiple channels, and even running ad campaigns.
AI is also used to identify market trends and optimize campaign performance, making it a crucial tool for anyone in the industry.
At the conference, it was clear that AI tools are becoming increasingly common, underscoring how AI is changing the affiliate marketing landscape.
Will AI Take Human Jobs?
Wilson discussed the growing concern about AI replacing human jobs.
While he believes AI will replace some jobs, especially those that involve repetitive tasks (like data entry or basic customer support), he reassured that it won’t take away all jobs.
Instead, new roles will emerge, like AI creators, AI prompt specialists, and automation experts.
Wilson emphasized that those who adapt and learn to use AI effectively will succeed. The key to staying competitive in the future job market is embracing AI and its potential.
👉 Top AI Tools for Affiliate Marketing and Research
Wilson shared some useful AI tools for affiliates and businesses:
- SocialPeta and BigSpy: These tools are great for market research. They help affiliates find profitable products and identify trending industries.
- ChatGPT: A powerful tool for creating ad content, generating prompts, and writing marketing copy.
- WA Desk: This tool is excellent for sales automation, especially for managing WhatsApp communications. It helps with follow-ups, multilingual conversations, categorizing leads, and making sure no opportunities are missed.
Staying Up-to-Date with AI Trends
To stay informed about AI developments, Wilson recommends these resources:
- X (formerly Twitter): Follow key figures like Elon Musk and Andrew Ng.
- LinkedIn: Connect with AI experts and companies that share news, case studies, and updates.
- YouTube, Google AI, and Meta AI: For more news and updates.
Jitendra emphasized how important it is to keep up with AI trends, especially as the digital world changes rapidly.
How WA Desk Uses AI Internally?
At WA Desk, AI is used to improve various aspects of business operations:
Customer Service: AI manages feedback and helps monitor team response times to improve customer satisfaction.
Lead Management: AI helps assign incoming leads to the right agents and generates new leads.
Client Relationship Management: AI follows up with clients, sends marketing messages, and tracks customer service interactions.
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- Chris Tzitzis On Selling His 7-Figure Agency, Life Regrets, and Missing His Mom
- David Johnson: (Regrets and Redemption) How He Built a $1M Affiliate Empire?
💥 Final Words
The discussion with Wilson sheds light on the powerful role AI will continue to play in affiliate marketing and business operations.
While AI may replace certain tasks, it also opens doors for new, innovative job roles. Embracing AI and learning how to use it will be key for staying competitive in the future.
