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Walmart and Google Partner Up For New Shopping Experience

Walmart and Google Partner Up For New Shopping Experience

Summary

Walmart and Google are working together to create a new shopping service using Google's AI called Gemini. This AI assistant will help Walmart and Sam's Club customers find products, get personalized advice, and buy items through the Gemini app. The service will start in the U.S. before expanding to other countries.

Key Facts

  • Walmart and Google have partnered to launch a shopping experience using Google's Gemini AI.
  • The Gemini AI will assist Walmart and Sam's Club customers with product discovery and personalized recommendations.
  • Customers can link their Walmart accounts to the Gemini platform for better personalization.
  • The service promises fast delivery of products, some within 30 minutes.
  • Initial launch is in the United States with plans for international rollout.
  • Previously, Walmart began a similar collaboration with OpenAI for shopping via ChatGPT.
  • The AI shopping service might change Walmart's workforce roles towards more technology engagement jobs.

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