Why You Should Get On The WA AI Train NOW
Published on May 17, 2026
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You don't have to look too far in real life, in the news and even here at Wealthy Affiliate, to hear something about AI, Artificial Intelligence. Like all new technology, there are good and bad opinions.
Let me first talk about the bad opinions, because they are legitimate concerns. Many people are afraid that AI will replace them at their jobs, and to some extent they are correct to be worried.
However we have seen this before, when robotics replaced the car assembly line workers. What did the auto industry workers do? They adapted to the automation, and created different jobs.
A 100% AI Assembly Line For BMW
We can do the same with AI, by accepting the fact that it is here to stay and learn to use it to better service our workload. One way to easily learn how to use AI is here at Wealthy Affiliate.
Just look at the majority of WA Blogs being posted here. I'm sure I am not the only one who is using AI to generate the images and videos to include in my posts. AI makes the workload easier.
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE - WITH AI IT IS FASTER
Another worry people have about AI, is one that is an inconvenient reality right now. The environmental impact AI Data Centers are creating with the use of natural resources and utilities.
People who live within a close proximity of these AI Data Centers are experiencing both economical and health problems. With the cost of everything going up, these centers are not helping.
Virginia Has More Than 600 AI Data Centers, the Most of Any State
How many AI Data Centers are there in 2026? More than you can imagine. In the United States there are 2,528 live AI-dedicated data centers in 2026, projected to grow to 3,226 by 2031.
These support up to 8.2 GW of active AI-dedicated capacity in 2026. It is no wonder that the United States leads the world in the use of AI Data Centers. This could be a good or a bad thing.
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Canada, our neighbor to the North, has a smaller footprint of 249 live AI-dedicated data centers in 2026, projected to grow to 320 by 2031, supporting 540 MW of active AI-dedicated capacity in 2026.
One can see that this massive growth in the U.S., with China not far behind, must make people take a pause and wonder, is all of this necessary? What else is this being planned for?
NOW THE POSITIVE - HOW TO GENERATE AI IMAGES FOR FREE
Let AI Create Van Graphics For Small Companies
Regardless of all this AI explosion, there is not much we can do to stop it. We might as well find a way to utilize the power AI can give us, and create income for ourselves. AI brings opportunities.
For example, you can use the WA AI-Powered Image Studio and create images for ads, promotional material and visual content for yourself and others. Like a paint scheme for a plumbers van.
Though AI Image Creation still has some minor glitches, it certainly has come a long way even since the start of 2026. I've seen that with the WA Image Studio and it keeps getting better.
When you are a member of Wealthy Affiliate, you get so much value from all of the AI Affiliate Marketing Tools and free access to the AI-Powered Image Studio and monthly AI Credits.
The Red Bull Slogan Is: Red Bull Gives You Wings
This is very evident with the Weekly AI Challenges Kyle creates. I have seen many of you create some imaginative images. Soon you will have another WA AI platform to take it to the next level.
Kyle hinted about it in his recent WA Blog called, The Best Chapter of WA Is the One We're About to Write. If you like the AI-powered tools at WA now, you will really really love what's coming.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF AI IMAGE GENERATION
If you are looking to take your AI image generation to the next level AND EARN INCOME from those images, then you want to be a member of Wealthy Affiliate in the coming months.
Not only is the WA platform getting a total refit from the inside and ground up, another way to generate income is on the horizon. I cannot tell you what I know, so read Kyle's Blog linked above.
The Spirit of Spirit Airlines Has Departed
I'm excited for what is coming. Artificial Intelligence is here to stay at WA and if you are not on the WA AI Train now, you may find yourself running to get on board as it leaves the station.
Don't let your lack of knowledge or any fears you may have about AI slow you down or stop you. Not all of the concerns are bad. In fact much of the Good outweighs the bad.
Don't be like Spirit Airlines. They had profitability problems for years. They were in their 2nd Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Then the unexpected happened and they were forced to shut down.
You don't know when a sudden financial problem will find you. Learn how to use AI at WA and plan a different way to utilize it to earn you another stream of income. What are your thoughts?
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