Walmart Wields OpenAI, ChatGPT To Kill 'Search Bar' Era

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares are trading higher on Tuesday after the company announced that its shoppers will soon be able to buy directly through ChatGPT.The new Instant Checkout is part of a collaboration with ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, to create AI-first shopping.The rollout is designed to make everyday tasks—meal planning, replenishing staples, and discovering new items—faster and more conversational.The company framed the tie-up as the next step in agentic commerce, where AI anticipates custom ...