Download the ETCIO App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. The role of artificial intelligence in e-commerce and its impact on consumer behavior are expected to dominate the three-day event. Instead of entering search terms and keywords, they can type or use voice dictation, and refine their searches through a conversational back-and-forth. Tech companies also are rolling out "AI agents" that are a step beyond today's generative AI chatbots, though their ability to buy products on behalf of consumers is still limited. The addition will bring Walmart's drone delivery locations with Wing to 270 by 2027, stretching from Los Angeles to Miami, the companies said.>

Source: Economic Times January 12, 2026 07:51 UTC