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What can an AI assistant do on WhatsApp?

An AI assistant on WhatsApp replies to your customers instantly and at any hour using your business information, keeps your CRM up to date and hands the conversation to a person when needed. It doesn't replace your team: it takes the repetitive work off their plate.

Updated: September 27, 2026

What it does well

  • Answering common questions: prices, shipping, hours, products.
  • Handling many conversations at once.
  • Updating customer details.
  • Assigning the chat to the right sales rep.

What's best left to your team

  • Negotiations and special cases.
  • Sensitive complaints.
  • Medical, legal or financial matters that require a professional.