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  • Walmart Partners With OpenAI: Revolutionizing Shopping Through ChatGPT Integration

    Walmart Partners With OpenAI: Revolutionizing Shopping Through ChatGPT Integration

    Oct 15, 2025 03:05 pm CST

    Walmart is transforming retail by partnering with OpenAI to enable direct shopping on ChatGPT. This innovative collaboration will allow customers to browse and purchase products with a simple "buy" button, connecting their existing Walmart accounts to the AI platform. Set to launch this fall, this strategic move represents Walmart's continued commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence across its operations while meeting consumers where they already interact with technology.

  • India Cracks Down on E-commerce

    India Cracks Down on E-commerce 'Dark Patterns': Minister Targets Extra Cash-on-Delivery Fees

    Oct 04, 2025 02:44 am CST

    Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announces strict action against e-commerce platforms charging extra fees for cash-on-delivery, classifying it as a deceptive 'dark pattern' practice. The government has initiated investigations following consumer complaints about hidden charges, as part of broader efforts to ensure transparency and fair practices in India's growing online retail sector.

  • India Takes Strict Action Against E-Commerce Platforms Charging Unfair Cash-on-Delivery Fees

    India Takes Strict Action Against E-Commerce Platforms Charging Unfair Cash-on-Delivery Fees

    Oct 04, 2025 01:53 am CST

    India's Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced strict action against e-commerce platforms imposing unfair fees like Cash-on-Delivery charges. The government has launched investigations into these "dark pattern" practices and is simultaneously monitoring how companies pass GST benefits to consumers, having already resolved nearly 4,000 complaints. This initiative aims to ensure transparency and fair practices in India's rapidly growing e-commerce sector.