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January 04, 2026

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Why AI Isn’t Replacing Affiliate Marketing After All

“AI will make affiliate marketing irrelevant.”

Our new research shows the opposite.

Levanta surveyed 1,000 US consumers to understand how AI is influencing the buying journey. The findings reveal a clear pattern: shoppers use AI tools to explore options, but they continue to rely on human-driven content before making a purchase.

Here is what the data shows:

  • Less than 10% of shoppers click AI-recommended links

  • Nearly 87% discover products on social platforms or blogs before purchasing on marketplaces

  • Review sites rank higher in trust than AI assistants

AI Brain Trust 🎥

Ragan AI Strategy Advisors Share Expertise with Communicators

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💰 AI & Studio News:

Investors predict AI is coming for labor in 2026  | TechCrunch

The exact impact AI will have on the enterprise labor market is unclear but investors predict trends will start to emerge in 2026.

techcrunch.com/2025/12/31/investors-predict-ai-is-coming-for-labor-in-2026

Meta acquires intelligent agent firm Manus, capping year of aggressive AI moves

Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based developer of general-purpose AI agents, capping a year of massive spending on artificial intelligence.

www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/meta-acquires-singapore-ai-agent-firm-manus-china-butterfly-effect-monicai.html

Warner Bros. Discovery Board Poised to Reject Paramount’s Latest Offer, Stay the Course With Netflix

The Warner Bros. Discovery board is set to reject Paramount Skydance's latest offer and stick with its Netflix agreement, Bloomberg News reported.

variety.com/2025/biz/news/warner-bros-discovery-reject-paramount-offer-netflix-1236620900

OpenAI Hiring for $555K AI Job

OpenAI says it's hiring a head safety executive to mitigate AI risks

The company's investment in safety prevention comes amid growing concerns over the potential harm of artificial intelligence.

www.cbsnews.com/news/openai-head-safety-executive-mitigate-risks

Head of Preparedness

Safety Systems · San Francisco · FullTime

openai.com/careers/head-of-preparedness-san-francisco

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