According to DeepLearning.AI, Google has introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open-source standard designed to empower AI agents to manage the entire online purchase journey, including discovery, ordering, payments, and returns. Developed in collaboration with leading retailers such as Etsy and Shopify, UCP aims to streamline ecommerce processes and pave the way for new AI-driven shopping experiences. As reported by DeepLearning.AI, this protocol could transform online retail by enabling seamless integration between AI systems and ecommerce platforms, creating new business opportunities for both technology providers and merchants.