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Walmart and Etsy Embrace AI for Shopping Revolution

3/21/2026

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Walmart Inc. plans to integrate its Sparky AI assistant into ChatGPT, with a launch next week.
Etsy, Inc. is developing a ChatGPT app.
Early data show 22% of users have made purchases through AI tools, indicating low conversion.
OpenAI aims to refine the ad experience before broader expansion as Amazon.com, Inc. advances its own AI shopping tools.

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Story summary

Walmart Inc. plans to integrate its Sparky AI assistant into ChatGPT, with a launch next week.
Etsy, Inc. is developing a ChatGPT app.
Early data show 22% of users have made purchases through AI tools, indicating low conversion.
OpenAI aims to refine the ad experience before broader expansion as Amazon.com, Inc. advances its own AI shopping tools.