<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Amazon and Walmart are no longer just retail competitors but tech conglomerates integrating AI, cloud computing, FinTech, and robotics into their operations.</li><li>Amazon announced a $20 billion investment for AI and cloud data-center campuses in Pennsylvania, focusing on advancing Amazon Web Services.</li><li>Amazon is using AI for delivery forecasting, exploring ad-supported viewing tiers on Prime Video, and integrating Whole Foods into its ecosystem for logistical synergies.</li><li>Walmart is expanding OnePay financial ecosystem to become a digital bank, offering credit programs and digital services to compete with traditional banks.</li><li>Walmart introduced Sparky, an AI shopping assistant, and is targeting younger demographics through digital marketing, mobile commerce, and AI-enhanced customer service.</li><li>Both Amazon and Walmart are investing in drone delivery for operational rollouts by 2025, aiming to solve last-mile delivery challenges with AI and robotics.</li></ul>

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