Google Turns AI Into A Checkout Button For Big Retail — Walmart, Kroger, Papa John’s Are Already In
Walmart, Papa John’s, Kroger, and others said on Sunday they were using Google’s technology in AI-assisted shopping. The development comes as Google's latest Gemini 3 AI model is getting high praise from users.
The AI push in retail has been underway since last year. OpenAI rolled out Instant Checkout last fall, enabling users to purchase products directly inside its ChatGPT chatbot; Walmart later said its products are available to purchase from the AI bot.
Microsoft followed in January 2026, unveiling a comparable checkout capability for its Copilot assistant. Meanwhile, consumers heavily used AI – from AI recommendations to virtual trails...
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