Google’s New Agent-Driven Purchases Protocol Reshapes AI Shopping
Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases, creating a standard for AI-driven shopping with 60+ partners.
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Google’s New Agent-Driven Purchases Protocol Reshapes AI Shopping
Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases with the support of more than 60 merchants and financial institutions, setting the stage for how AI shopping may evolve in the near future. Known as the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) , this open standard is designed to let AI agents securely make purchases on behalf of users while ensuring transparency across vendors, payment systems, and platforms. Image Credits:Getty Images The move signals Google’s long-term vision of a world where automated agents shop, compare, and transact with minimal user input. AP2 doesn’t just streamline payments—it creates a shared framework for businesses and developers, offering trust and interoperability in an emerging AI-driven economy. Why Google’s Agent Payments Protocol Matters AI assistants are rapidly becoming more capable, but until now, there’s been no universal protocol for how they handle payments. By introducing AP2, Google is addressing b…
