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Wesfarmers' New Microsoft and Google Deals to Expand AI Rollout Across Bunnings and Kmart

The West Australian

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Date Published
13 Feb 2026
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2
Australian
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Created
13 Feb 2026, 04:30 am

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The agreements with Google and Microsoft provide for the increased adoption of a range of technologies, notably those enabling the AI agents now helping time-poor and tech-savvy shoppers find the best deals.

Summary

Wesfarmers has secured agreements with Microsoft and Google to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies across its retail chains, Bunnings and Kmart. These deals are intended to enhance the shopping experience by deploying AI agents that assist customers in finding the best deals, catering to the needs of time-constrained and technologically adept consumers. While the article highlights advancements in retail AI applications, it lacks direct discussion on existential or catastrophic AI risks. It also does not address broader AI governance or policy frameworks, focusing primarily on AI's commercial use in the Australian retail sector.