Walmart Shares Slide 0.42% as $1.38B Volume Ranks 54th Amid AI Workforce Push

. 5, 2025, , ranking 54th in market activity. The retailer announced a partnership with OpenAI to launch a generative AI certification program targeting 10 million Americans by 2030, . The initiative, , , addressing growing demand for AI skills in the labor market.

At its "Retail Rewired" event, Walmart introduced four AI-powered "super agents" to streamline operations: Marty for suppliers, Sparky for shoppers, the Associate Agent for staff, and the Developer Agent. These tools automate tasks like payroll, product discovery, and merchandising. The company also deployed digital twin technology for its stores, . Customer-facing innovations include Sparky’s automated reordering and machine learning-driven delivery time estimates, designed to enhance efficiency and trust.

Walmart’s automation strategy extends to its supply chain, . Executives emphasized that AI and automation free employees for higher-value work rather than replacing jobs. , . CEO defended the approach, citing the creation of tech-enabled roles.

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