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Walmart's Sparky AI Shopping Assistant: My Hot Take

This morning, I dove into Walmart’s new AI shopping assistant, Sparky. As a late entrant into the AI assistant race, Walmart may actually be playing a smarter long game than it seems. In this episode, I share my hands-on experience with Sparky, highlight what’s working (and what’s not), and explore the broader implications for brands and retailers navigating an AI-driven future.

We’ll explore Sparky’s unique conversational style, the role of transparency in building trust with shoppers, and the broader implications of Walmart’s AI ambitions. If you’re in the retail or brand space, you won’t…

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