Walmart says AI training boosts confidence among 2.1 million…

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWalmart says AI training from OpenAI and Google is making its two point one million associates feel more confident with the technology, CNBC reports.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFree certification from both companies, offered through Walmart's associate platform. That's a real offer, and the people who took it seem to like it.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHere's how it works. In the OpenAI program, ChatGPT asks employees about their personal goals and then explains how it can help them.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSeventy-seven percent of the office-based associates say they're excited about AI improving their work. That's a better approval rate than most apps get.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentOkay, a chatbot interviewing you about your goals is a little bit cool. It's also a sales intake form. Forget I said that.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentToo late. Clipped.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNow the number. Associates who took the OpenAI training reported a twenty-seven percent confidence gain, according to Walmart.

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   Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat is a feeling, measured by Walmart, about a course Walmart offers.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentConfidence is the whole point though. You can't use a tool you're scared of.

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    Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYou can, you just do it badly with great confidence. Twenty-seven percent more confident. Nobody has said what they're more confident at.