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Walmart’s AI Bet Is Working: Sparky Users Spend 40% More as CEO Says AI Will Reshape ‘Nearly Every Part of Our Business’

Aug 21, 2026 · 06:17 AM ET· updated 1d ago
Walmart’s AI Bet Is Working: Sparky Users Spend 40% More as CEO Says AI Will Reshape ‘Nearly Every Part of Our Business’

Walmart's shoppers who use its AI assistant, Sparky, spend 40% more per order than those who don't, the company said on its earnings call.

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Walmart made a computer helper called Sparky that helps shoppers find what they want, and people using it buy more stuff. This shows the company thinks AI (smart computer tools) can make shopping better and help them grow.

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