Would you let robots spend your money? Google is betting on it

Google has unveiled its "Universal Cart," an AI-driven tool integrated into Gemini, Search, and other platforms designed to centralize the shopping experience across multiple retailers. By acting as a "matchmaker" rather than a merchant, Google aims to provide price tracking, notifications, and automated purchasing capabilities. The initiative leverages the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) to connect with major retailers, while upcoming "agentic" features will allow AI to make purchases on behalf of users based on set criteria. Despite the technological advancement, Google faces the challenge of building consumer trust in AI agents and maintaining productive relationships with merchants.

(Source：The Verge)