Google Pay preps Universal Commerce Protocol for AI agents

google introduced the universal commerce protocol and a merchant commerce platform server to handle machine-to-machine commerce, enabling agents to execute purchases without user interfaces. the system features dynamic android callbacks for real-time order adjustments and expanded webview support for in-app transactions. security relies on cross-device biometric authentication, requiring human approval for agent-initiated actions. this moves commerce from clicks to machine-readable data, though it raises concerns regarding vendor lock-in and data governance.