Walmart has announced a comprehensive plan to prepare its 1.6 million U.S. employees for an AI-driven future workplace. The retail giant will invest in upskilling its workforce through a new AI training program called ‘Me.Mu,’ which will be rolled out this summer. The initiative aims to help workers understand how AI tools can enhance their daily tasks and improve efficiency. The training will focus on practical applications of AI in retail operations, including inventory management, customer service, and administrative tasks. Walmart emphasizes that AI implementation is meant to augment human workers rather than replace them, with the technology handling repetitive tasks while employees focus on more complex, customer-facing responsibilities. The company has already been utilizing AI in various aspects of its operations, such as using computer vision to track inventory and AI-powered forecasting for supply chain management. The training program will be tailored to different job roles and will include both basic AI literacy and advanced technical skills. Walmart’s executives stress that this initiative is part of their larger strategy to remain competitive in the evolving retail landscape while ensuring their workforce remains relevant and adaptable. The company plans to measure the program’s success through employee engagement metrics and operational efficiency improvements. This move represents one of the largest private sector initiatives to prepare workers for AI integration in the workplace.