Beginning next year, all U.S. front-line and office-based associates at Walmart will have access to AI training through a new collaboration with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. As indicated by Chief People Officer Donna Morris, OpenAI is launching a new OpenAI Certifications program, and Walmart is working with them to create a customized experience for its own associates. Through Walmart Academy, the largest private training program in the world, with more than 3.5 million participants, associates will have free access to a tailored version of this certification. The training is designed to help associates succeed at work, grow their careers and thrive in an increasingly digital world. John Furner, president and CEO, Walmart U.S said, “By bringing AI training directly to our associates, we’ll enable our people to maximize the benefit of AI-powered technology – giving them the skills they need to rewrite the playbook and shape the future of retail.” While this certification will launch in 2026, associates can currently access training opportunities, including AI training, through the company’s Live Better U education benefit. The collaboration with OpenAI builds on Walmart’s nearly $1 billion commitment to skills training through 2026.