Walmart Introduces Sparky: Your AI Shopping Sidekick
Walmart’s new AI assistant, Sparky, aims to revolutionize online shopping, reminiscent of Microsoft’s Clippy. By consolidating separate chatbots into four super-agents—including Sparky for shoppers and Marty for sellers—Walmart simplifies tasks like product searches, comparisons, and cart building. Shoppers can now use Sparky to access occasion-based suggestions, such as “beach weekend checklists,” directly through the Walmart app.
Sparky will soon support multimodal queries (text, image, voice, and video) and handle routine tasks like reorders. Meanwhile, Marty streamlines onboarding for sellers and optimizes ad campaigns. Together, these agents reduce training time and improve efficiency for both customers and partners. Walmart envisions a future where interacting with Sparky feels like conversing with a knowledgeable store associate, making shopping quicker and easier. Embrace the innovation—Walmart’s AI is designed to enhance your shopping experience while saving valuable time.
