Walmart unveils tools allowing AI agents to shop for customers

Walmart has introduced tools for AI agents like Meta's Muse to shop for customers, contrasting with Amazon's restrictions on external AI. These agents can perform tasks such as product searches and purchases. Major tech firms are investing in AI agents, seen as the next evolution in AI following ChatGPT. Anthropic launched Claude Duet, while OpenAI introduced Dots. Walmart plans to implement 'Agent Profiles' for customers to manage their AI assistants, allowing purchase approvals and spending limits.