Walmart shareholders reject proposal for AI workplace disclosure; company launches 30-minute Subway delivery from in-store locations

Walmart investors voted against a shareholder proposal filed by United for Respect seeking disclosure on how AI tools impact worker safety and working conditions.

Walmart associate Ava Williams told Reuters that employees have raised concerns about AI-linked performance expectations, citing 'injuries, burnout, and high turnover,' and that workers are sometimes pressured to skip safety steps like sanitizing shelves and checking expired products. Walmart executives countered that the company focuses on 'responsible use and human judgment.'

Walmart will enable customers to order from about 1,400 in-store Subway locations for delivery in as little as 30 minutes by summer, with orders placed on their own or combined with Walmart's Express Delivery service, at a flat fee with no hidden charges.