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flag Google expands AI shopping in Search and Gemini, letting users buy directly via partners like Etsy and Walmart, testing new ad formats and payments.

flag Google is expanding AI-powered shopping in Search and Gemini, enabling users to buy products from retailers like Etsy and Wayfair directly within AI responses. flag New ad formats, including "Direct Offers" for targeted discounts, are being tested in the U.S., with standardized payments and digital identity via the Universal Commerce Protocol. flag Partnerships with Shopify, Target, and Walmart are underway to streamline checkout. flag The move supports Google’s push to monetize AI interactions amid rising infrastructure costs, reflecting a broader industry trend toward agentic commerce.

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