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Walmart to delegate shopping to AI agents

Walmart revealed plans to enable shopping to be handled by AI agents on its site, allowing users to approve and verify purchases. Aimed at improving consumer experience and automating shopping.

Why it mattersEnhances online store experience and increases purchasing efficiency.

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