Walmart CEO John Furner details AI push across 5,200 U.S. stores
Walmart CEO John Furner is leading an aggressive effort to embed AI and automation throughout the company's 5,200 U.S. stores, aiming to speed up operations and compete more directly with Amazon. The initiative was highlighted alongside a lavish company event featuring performers like Benson Boone, Shaboozey and Pink, underscoring Walmart's broader push to modernize its image and operations simultaneously.