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

Walmart's CEO criticizes competitors for using AI to cut jobs, stating it's "unfortunate." Instead, the retail giant is investing in 1.6 million employees through free AI training programs via Google, positioning workforce upskilling as a strategic alternative to layoffs in the AI era.