Walmart says it’s not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
Walmart is installing digital price labels in its stores as part of expanding its use of technology for pricing. The company announced that it will not use artificial intelligence or personal customer information to set individualized prices for different shoppers. Walmart's CEO communicated this policy to employees and customers to address concerns about how the new pricing technology would be used.
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2 developments- Sep 25Only lean-left coverage:Walmart won't charge a 'personalized price', CEO says
- Sep 27Walmart says it’s not using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
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1 viewpointRan by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Bangor Daily News
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2 viewpointsWalmart denies using personal information to set prices as it expands digital shelf labels
Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, MyNorthwest
Walmart CEO says that the retail giant and its AI shopping assistant aren’t using personal information to set prices amid rollout of digital labels