09:47 AM EDT, 10/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with additional details throughout and the latest stock move in the fourth paragraph.)

Walmart ( WMT ) said Tuesday it is partnering with Microsoft ( MSFT )-backed (MSFT) OpenAI to allow its customers to shop through ChatGPT using Instant Checkout.

The company said the new feature is expected to allow users to chat, plan, and make purchases for items such as groceries and household products directly through ChatGPT, adding that the move is part of a broader effort to integrate artificial intelligence across its retail operations.

Walmart ( WMT ) said it is already using Artificial Intelligence to improve areas such as product listings, production timelines, and customer service. The company is expanding AI training for employees, including through OpenAI Certifications and ChatGPT Enterprise, Walmart ( WMT ) added.

Walmart ( WMT ) stock was up nearly 2% in early Tuesday trading.

Price: 103.74, Change: +1.63, Percent Change: +1.60