# Why Walmart and OpenAI Are Shaking Up Their Agentic Shopping Deal

- slug: why-walmart-and-openai-are-shaking-up-their-agentic-shopping-deal-wired
- date: 2026-03-18
- category: Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI bet that a chatbot that could complete your purchase — not just recommend a product — would be the future of shopping.

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