Buy in chat: Google adds ‘Checkout’ to Gemini and Search’s AI Mode
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In summary:
- Google introduces a new ‘Checkout’ feature in Gemini and Search AI Mode, allowing US users to make direct purchases through conversations with AI.
- PCWorld reports that Google launched the Universal Commerce Protocol alongside major retailers like Shopify, Etsy, Walmart, and Target for seamless integration.
- Users can complete transactions using Google Pay or PayPal, streamlining online shopping by eliminating the need to navigate to separate websites.
Google is launching a “Checkout” feature in its Gemini AI chatbot as well as in Google Search’s AI Mode, according to a recent blog post. The feature allows users to purchase products without leaving the chat or search interface. Purchases can be completed with Google Pay or PayPal.
At the same time, Google is also unveiling its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This is an open standard that enables different AI agents, payment systems, and shops to work seamlessly together. It’s also compatible with existing protocols, including Agent2Agent (A2A), Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
The protocol was developed in collaboration with retailers such as Shopify, Etsy, Walmart, and Target. It’s supported by over 20 other companies, including Mastercard and Visa.
Checkout in Gemini and AI Mode is currently available to US users.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC för Alla and was translated and localized from Swedish.
Author: Viktor Eriksson, Contributor, PCWorld
Viktor writes news and reports for our sister sites, M3 and PC för Alla. He is passionate about technology and is on the ball with the latest product releases and the hottest talking points in the consumer tech industry.
