Walmart Tries to Assuage AI Worries as Tech-Related Layoffs Rise

Walmart held a company-wide event in Arkansas to reassure workers that AI will enhance, not replace, their roles. The event featured Donna Morris, chief people officer, who stated technology will power the future but associates will lead it. Walmart allows U.S. staff to earn OpenAI certification and launched a vibe coding platform for hourly employees to write code for business problems. The company cut 1,000 corporate roles last month to unify tech and product teams.