Walmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—it’s offering training to 1.6 million workers instead

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There’s little doubt that artificial intelligence will transform the workforce—but the jury is still out on what that transformation will look like in the near term. While some companies have used AI as justification for sweeping job cuts, Walmart is betting on its existing workforce.

The retail giant has just announced that its 1.6 million workforce will be provided free AI training.