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Walmart is betting that AI can help you shop faster — and maybe do your shopping for you
In the AI era, nobody ever runs out of milk again.
The company announced a new feature of its InHome replenishment service that aims to automatically order the right stuff at the right time, and hand it off to a delivery person who can drop things off in a fridge in your house. By training its models on both your habits and Walmart’s overall knowledge of how people buy and consume stuff, the company figures it can begin to make your grocery list for you. It’s launching a generative AI search engine for Walmart’s iOS app, which allows for much broader queries; instead of typing in the name of a TV or a specific ingredient, you can say “What do I need for a Super Bowl party?” and the bot will suggest some things to get.
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